Malen can join Totti and Manfredini in Roma history with goal against Torino

AS Roma have announced their squad for the Serie A trip to Torino on matchday four, with Manu Koné fit to travel after undergoing a fitness test on 13 September. Wesley, who sustained a knock to his knee, and Emanuele Lulli, who had been unwell, are both included. Lorenzo Pellegrini is available as expected, having been cleared by Gasperini in his pre-match press conference. The squad sheet lists ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. Six midfielders are named—Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli and Mora—while the forward line comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé and Dybala.

Gian Piero Gasperini has the full squad available for Roma's match against Torino on 14 September. Lorenzo Pellegrini returns to the squad for the first time this season, while Manu Koné has recovered from a knee problem and Emanuele Lulli from a stomach virus that kept him out of training on 12 September. Malen and Dybala will lead the attack, with either Soulé or Mora at their side. The full squad list includes every outfield player across defence, midfield and attack. Gasperini has named 24 players across all positions: three goalkeepers (Svilar, De Marzi, Gollini), eleven defenders (Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi), six midfielders (Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora) and four forwards (Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala).

Torino manager Ignazio Abate has issued a detailed assessment of Roma ahead of tomorrow's fixture, describing Gian Piero Gasperini as a revolutionary figure in modern football while acknowledging the scale of the challenge his side faces. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Abate framed the encounter as an important test in Torino's development following their recent victory at Florence, though his squad arrives with injury concerns: Adams is sidelined by an adductor problem, while Simeone remains doubtful owing to a back injury. Abate outlined both the tactical demands and the psychological requirements for his team to compete. "It's a good test, we need to keep growing and the journey is still long," he said. "The win at Florence has given us lightness and awareness; the lads believe in what they do, but there is much to improve. Tomorrow we face a strong squad, living a brilliant moment with great individuals. We are ready after a positive week." He emphasised the defensive discipline needed to withstand Roma's intensity: "You must defend with 10 men and attack with 10. Tomorrow we need a top-level defensive phase, the anger of not conceding and negative thinking in defence. We go forward on the positive signals from Florence." Abate reserved particular praise for Gasperini, identifying the hallmarks of his coaching philosophy. "He has been a revolutionary of modern football in the way he presses, man-to-man marking, vertical play and invading the area with many men. He has revolutionised modern football; his career speaks for itself. Tomorrow is not a maturity test, but one step in a journey begun a few months ago. It is a difficult stage, but we too have our weapons to deploy." Recognising Roma's aggression and their ambitions, Abate stressed that possession management would be crucial: "With Gasperini matches are always difficult. They will want to suffocate us and we won't have the control we had at Florence. Everything will depend on how we manage the ball. Quality will be needed to turn the play around because you cannot think of playing only on the counter. It will be a match similar to Monza. I want to see different aspects from the Monza game. We have had a week of quality and intensity." Abate confirmed Coco is fit, but acknowledged the wider injury situation. Adams is ruled out, and Simeone's availability will be assessed before the match: "We will make evaluations. We have two other forwards in the squad, or perhaps we start without forwards. Let's see, we will wait until tomorrow morning to understand how Simeone is. We have alternatives; we will make virtue of necessity." Zapata received positive news: "He trained well all week; his knee has given positive responses."

AS Roma have announced their squad for the Serie A trip to Torino on matchday four, with Manu Koné fit to travel after undergoing a fitness test on 13 September. Wesley, who sustained a knock to his knee, and Emanuele Lulli, who had been unwell, are both included. Lorenzo Pellegrini is available as expected, having been cleared by Gasperini in his pre-match press conference. The squad sheet lists ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. Six midfielders are named—Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli and Mora—while the forward line comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé and Dybala.

Gian Piero Gasperini has the full squad available for Roma's match against Torino on 14 September. Lorenzo Pellegrini returns to the squad for the first time this season, while Manu Koné has recovered from a knee problem and Emanuele Lulli from a stomach virus that kept him out of training on 12 September. Malen and Dybala will lead the attack, with either Soulé or Mora at their side. The full squad list includes every outfield player across defence, midfield and attack. Gasperini has named 24 players across all positions: three goalkeepers (Svilar, De Marzi, Gollini), eleven defenders (Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi), six midfielders (Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora) and four forwards (Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala).

Gian Piero Gasperini held his pre-match press conference at Trigoria on 13 September ahead of Torino–Roma on Monday 14 September at 18:30, addressing squad fitness after the Champions League fixture in Istanbul. The coach confirmed Lorenzo Pellegrini's return to the squad and left open the possibility of Manu Koné featuring after a knee problem. On Paulo Dybala, Gasperini was unambiguous: "If he is well he always plays. There is no doubt about it. A player rests when he is tired. You cannot predict injury; we do not have a crystal ball. Tomorrow we have to play a great match to win at Torino, because it will be a difficult game and we need a squad at full strength." Pellegrini, he announced, would be included in the squad. "Perhaps for the first time, fingers crossed, we have everyone," Gasperini said. "We will see how Lulli is; he seems better today." Koné would test his fitness on 13 September: "He tries today; he could be there too." Wesley took a heavy blow to the knee late in the Istanbul match but Gasperini expressed confidence: "These are very strong athletes physically who recover in two days, let alone four." Molina, who arrived around 30 August, was described as "growing. Like De Roon and the latest arrivals, he needs to recover. On the value of the players there is no doubt." On Donyell Malen's form, Gasperini said: "The numbers are extraordinary. He has had excellent continuity. Taking Malen, I knew he was an important player for us, but we have certainly gone beyond expectations." He praised Rodrigo Mora as a player of "great talent" who "must complete himself both physically and tactically," adding: "I do not think there is a boy in the world who can be more of a protagonist than him at this moment." On Leonardo Balerdi's arrival strengthening the defence, Gasperini deflected comparisons of hierarchy: "Stop with the hierarchy talk; it is not fair to the players giving their maximum. Ghilardi has grown, Koulierakis is an important alternative, and at Marseille Balerdi did something remarkable. In Champions teams there are more first-choice players."