Lulli close to new Roma deal until 2031 as Gasperini leans on youth

Torino full-back Alessio Cacciamani has spoken about Roma's interest in him, saying his own wish has always been to stay with the Granata. Roma had targeted the 2007-born defender, but Torino president Cairo had put up a wall and refused to sell. Speaking to Sky Sport, Cacciamani said: "It was the first time I had found myself in a situation like this, these are new things that I have to learn to handle. My idea and my will has always been to stay at Torino, I am attached to the Granata, I grew up here, there is only Torino for me. I don't know if I'm worth 25 million. There is a lot of work to do, market value is a relative thing. I don't set limits for myself, but I have to improve a lot." The 25 million figure is the valuation attached to the player in the reports of Roma's interest. Cacciamani is becoming an important figure in Serie A for Torino, and his comments show a player who is trying to keep his feet on the ground while the links with a bigger club continue.

Gian Piero Gasperini has warned his side not to underestimate Slovan Bratislava ahead of Roma's match against them, describing the opponents as a dynamic and athletic team. Gasperini said the attacking selections will not be forced: Malen and Castro can play together, but without disrupting a unit that is working well. Midfield remains an emergency, with Pellegrini possibly adapted into the role while Cristante is awaited back from injury. Gasperini also clarified Paulo Dybala's absence, saying the Argentine will be unavailable for at least two weeks. A recent scan revealed a small lesion, slowing his recovery. Dybala will miss the match against Slovan Bratislava and the game against Napoli, and in all likelihood the following fixtures against Cagliari and Udinese too. Gasperini also reaffirmed his confidence in the group and praised the growth of Lulli, Mora and Gollini. Lorenzo Pellegrini described a calm build-up to the match, explaining that his summer had been dedicated to regaining fitness after a long layoff. He said he found a united group with a great desire to improve, and stressed that the pressure to win is a natural part of life at Roma. On his contract renewal, Pellegrini said the choice was simple and shared: the club wanted to continue with him, and Gasperini was decisive in confirming that trust. He said the goal now is to return to 100% to help the team and the coach. For the Napoli–Roma fixture on 24 October at the Stadio Maradona, a ban has been imposed on selling tickets to residents of Lazio. The measure, signed by the prefect of Naples and based on assessments by the CASMS and the Questura, stems from the high risk profiles linked to the history between the two sets of fans. The restriction covers more than the away sector: anyone resident in Lazio will be unable to buy a ticket to attend the match. Daniele Ghilardi, who came on late against Genoa, has drawn attention amid Roma's good form and the growth of the club's young players. According to Matteo Moretto, Milan have included the 2003-born defender on their list of profiles being monitored for January. At Trigoria, however, the stance is clear: Ghilardi is considered an important prospect for the present and future, and Roma have no intention of letting him go unless a sensational offer arrives.

Roma's young centre-back Daniele Ghilardi has reportedly caught the eye of Milan, with the Rossoneri said to be looking for defensive reinforcements in January and including his name among the profiles they are monitoring. The report comes from transfer journalist Matteo Moretto on his YouTube channel. Ghilardi came on in the final minutes of Roma's 2-0 win over Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico, a result that reflected the work Gian Piero Gasperini has done in developing young players and the depth of the squad. From Trigoria, the position is said to be clear: Roma are unlikely to part with the 2003-born defender. Ghilardi is regarded as an excellent prospect for both the present and the future of the club, and Gasperini rates him on a par with the other members of the defensive unit. Barring a dramatic change of course, the player is expected to remain at Roma to fight for his chances and carve out a larger role for himself. The win over Genoa was built on Roma's young resources and squad depth, and Ghilardi's late appearance was used to protect the result. Milan's interest is framed around the winter transfer window in January, when the Rossoneri are seeking to strengthen their back line. Roma's stance, as reported, is that Ghilardi is a key part of the defensive group rather than a player available to leave.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's Champions League league-phase match against Slovan Bratislava, the third matchday of the 2026-27 competition. Bryan Cristante is back in the group. The defenders selected are Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfielders named are Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora.

Bryan Cristante is back in the Roma squad for Thursday's home clash with Slovan Bratislava, Gian Piero Gasperini's team news boost on the eve of the Champions League League Phase third matchday. The midfielder had missed the last few matches with physical problems, and his return gives Gasperini an important alternative in a department already without the injured Manu Koné. The call-up also includes Di Nunzio, who has been added to the group at a time when the emergency is forcing Gasperini to widen his rotations. Paulo Dybala remains out, sidelined by a lesion revealed by the latest tests, along with Koné. Cristante's return is therefore the main development ahead of tonight's fixture at the Olimpico, with Gasperini regaining an important option at the most delicate moment of the midfield crisis. The full squad list is as follows. Goalkeepers: Vasquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé.

Roma have named their squad for tonight's Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico, and Bryan Cristante is back in contention for Gian Piero Gasperini. The club confirmed the list in an official statement published on its website. Cristante returns after a knee problem that forced him to miss around 20 days. Cristante's availability is good news for Gasperini ahead of a European night in Rome. Alessandro Di Nunzio is also included in the squad. Having made his Serie A debut, he now gets a fresh opportunity to show what he can do in European competition. The full squad is as follows. Goalkeepers: Vasquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, Ndicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's Champions League league-phase match against Slovan Bratislava, the third matchday of the 2026-27 competition. Bryan Cristante is back in the group. The defenders selected are Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfielders named are Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora.

Bryan Cristante is back in the Roma squad for Thursday's home clash with Slovan Bratislava, Gian Piero Gasperini's team news boost on the eve of the Champions League League Phase third matchday. The midfielder had missed the last few matches with physical problems, and his return gives Gasperini an important alternative in a department already without the injured Manu Koné. The call-up also includes Di Nunzio, who has been added to the group at a time when the emergency is forcing Gasperini to widen his rotations. Paulo Dybala remains out, sidelined by a lesion revealed by the latest tests, along with Koné. Cristante's return is therefore the main development ahead of tonight's fixture at the Olimpico, with Gasperini regaining an important option at the most delicate moment of the midfield crisis. The full squad list is as follows. Goalkeepers: Vasquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé.

Roma have named their squad for tonight's Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico, and Bryan Cristante is back in contention for Gian Piero Gasperini. The club confirmed the list in an official statement published on its website. Cristante returns after a knee problem that forced him to miss around 20 days. Cristante's availability is good news for Gasperini ahead of a European night in Rome. Alessandro Di Nunzio is also included in the squad. Having made his Serie A debut, he now gets a fresh opportunity to show what he can do in European competition. The full squad is as follows. Goalkeepers: Vasquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, Ndicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's Champions League league-phase match against Slovan Bratislava, the third matchday of the 2026-27 competition. Bryan Cristante is back in the group. The defenders selected are Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfielders named are Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora.

Bryan Cristante is back in the Roma squad for Thursday's home clash with Slovan Bratislava, Gian Piero Gasperini's team news boost on the eve of the Champions League League Phase third matchday. The midfielder had missed the last few matches with physical problems, and his return gives Gasperini an important alternative in a department already without the injured Manu Koné. The call-up also includes Di Nunzio, who has been added to the group at a time when the emergency is forcing Gasperini to widen his rotations. Paulo Dybala remains out, sidelined by a lesion revealed by the latest tests, along with Koné. Cristante's return is therefore the main development ahead of tonight's fixture at the Olimpico, with Gasperini regaining an important option at the most delicate moment of the midfield crisis. The full squad list is as follows. Goalkeepers: Vasquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé.

Roma have named their squad for tonight's Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico, and Bryan Cristante is back in contention for Gian Piero Gasperini. The club confirmed the list in an official statement published on its website. Cristante returns after a knee problem that forced him to miss around 20 days. Cristante's availability is good news for Gasperini ahead of a European night in Rome. Alessandro Di Nunzio is also included in the squad. Having made his Serie A debut, he now gets a fresh opportunity to show what he can do in European competition. The full squad is as follows. Goalkeepers: Vasquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, Ndicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé.