Roma, Gasperini perde anche Mancini: out contro il Sassuolo per un risentimento muscolare

Roma host Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico tonight at 20:45 in Serie A matchday 11, the last game before the international break. The stadium is set to be sold out again, with more than 62,000 Roma supporters behind Gian Piero Gasperini's side. The club opened ticket sales in the Distinti Nord Ovest sector, which means the whole stadium will be yellow and red. Saturday's fixture is part of the 11th round of Serie A, and kick-off is set for 20:45. The Distinto Nord-Ovest will be entirely giallorosso, adding to the atmosphere inside the ground. Tickets are still available for anyone wishing to buy one. The gates at the Olimpico open at 18:45. Supporters are advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off to enjoy the occasion and avoid congestion at the turnstiles. From 18:45 until the start of the match, fans can go to Box 4 on Via Nigra for any needs. Alternatively, from 17:30, supporters can contact the AS Roma Contact Center by phone on 06.89386000, by email, or by filling in the online form. Tickets and season tickets are available exclusively in digital format. Fans must check that their ticket is correctly available on their smartphone before reaching the stadium. Screenshots of tickets and season tickets are not valid for entry, so the ticket must be available on the device before reaching the turnstiles. Resale of tickets or season tickets through platforms or channels other than the Club's official ones is not permitted, even at a price below the purchase price. Fans unable to attend should use only the official services provided by AS Roma. Accessible parking is available for disabled spectators with the appropriate permit and a Tribuna Tevere Disabili or Tribuna Monte Mario Disabili ticket, including a companion. For Tribuna Tevere, parking is at Via Nigra. For Tribuna Monte Mario, parking is at Viale dei Gladiatori. Spaces are limited and available until full. Parking for spectators with other disabilities is at Viale Alberto Blanc, again with limited spaces available until full.

FIFA's Appeals Committee has reduced Roma full-back Nahuel Molina's suspension from seven matches to four, following the brawl that broke out after the World Cup final won by Spain. The Argentina defender had been punished for punching Rodri during the post-match celebrations. His fine of 60,000 dollars remains unchanged. The ruling was a partial success for the Argentine football federation (AFA), which had lodged the appeal. The outcome is different for former Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes, whose appeal was rejected. FIFA has confirmed his ten-match suspension and his fine of 90,000 dollars. Paredes had pushed and struck Eric García and clashed heavily with Gavi during the same melee, and the sanctions reflect the seriousness of those incidents. The AFA also faces a heavy penalty of 321,000 dollars for discriminatory chants sung during the celebrations of the World Cup title. The verdicts mark the final word on the disciplinary cases linked to the confrontation between the Argentina and Spain players, with some sanctions eased and others left unchanged.

FIFA has reduced Roma right-back Nahuel Molina's suspension from seven matches to four after Argentina's appeal, while confirming a ten-match ban for Leandro Paredes. The decisions follow incidents at the end of the World Cup final against Spain, as communicated by the AFA after the FIFA Appeals Committee ruling. Molina was initially sanctioned with seven matches for punching Rodri during the Spanish celebrations. The fine of 60,000 dollars imposed on him has been confirmed. Paredes, a Boca Juniors midfielder, must serve the ten-match suspension already set at first instance and pay a fine of 90,000 dollars. The sanction concerns his conduct towards Eric García, whom he pushed and struck during the Spanish celebrations, and the subsequent heated confrontation with Gavi. The 321,000-dollar fine imposed on the AFA by the Disciplinary Committee for discriminatory chants remains unchanged. The AFA has announced its intention to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), contesting both Paredes's suspension and the sanction linked to the chants. Before proceeding, the federation will request the official reasons for the decisions, stating it has "sufficient factual and legal arguments to proceed with the appeal." The FIFA ruling also affects other members of the Argentina delegation. Thiago Almada has already served a one-match suspension and received a 30,000-dollar fine during the previous international window. "Ratón" Ayala received three matches and another 30,000-dollar fine for punching Dani Olmo.

Gian Piero Gasperini is set to retain the front three of Soulé, Rodrigo Mora and Malen, according to a convergence of the main Italian dailies' probable line-ups published this morning on the eve of Roma's next fixture. Devis Vasquez is tipped to start in goal by six of the seven newspapers, while only Tuttosport suggests Pierluigi Gollini could return. Given the condition of the Italian goalkeeper, the Colombian is firmly favoured to start. The defence is where the picture is less certain. The most popular option is Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso. Leonardo Balerdi, tipped by Il Messaggero, Tuttosport and Corriere della Sera, and Gianluca Mancini, picked by Il Tempo, remain in contention. On the flanks, there is near-unanimous agreement: Molina on the right and Wesley on the left. There is also no doubt in midfield, where Gasperini is expected to rely again on the pairing of Cristante and De Roon. Up front, the choice also appears settled. Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are set to operate behind Donyell Malen, who remains Roma's central attacking reference. The only dissenting voice is Tuttosport, which proposes Niccolò Pisilli in place of the Portuguese forward. The probable Roma line-up in a 3-4-2-1 formation is: Vasquez; Ghilardi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Rodrigo Mora; Malen.

Pierluigi Gollini will not be available for tonight's match against Sassuolo, as the back pain he suffered before the Manchester United game has not yet cleared. Devis Vásquez will therefore keep his place in goal. For the Colombian it will be a return to Serie A after 16 months; his last appearance came on 25 May 2025 in Empoli-Verona, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Roma are looking to bounce back against Sassuolo after their defeat at Manchester United. Vásquez is set to be confirmed in goal, with Gollini still doubtful. In defence, the real battle for a place is between Ghilardi and Balerdi, while Ndicka and Hermoso are favoured to complete the back line. Cristante and De Roon are expected to continue in midfield, with Molina and Wesley on the flanks. Up front, the newspapers agree on a trio of Soulé, Mora and Malen. Il Tempo, Il Messaggero, Corriere dello Sport, Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere della Sera all report the line-up picture. Separately, Koné has been in the news after France's decision, and he could even start against Sassuolo. Gasperini is also reported to be pushing the club to bring in two reinforcements in the transfer market, with the problem extending beyond the attack.

Roma host Sassuolo, coached by former Roma midfielder Aquilani, in their Serie A matchday 11 fixture at the Stadio Olimpico, with kickoff at 20:45. Gasperini wants a response from his players after the defeat in Manchester, aiming to continue an excellent start to the season and take advantage of the day's other results, Inter v Como and Napoli v Lazio, which could help Roma in the table. Gollini will not be available for the match, so Devis Vásquez is confirmed in goal. The central defensive places remain open, with Ghilardi or Mancini competing for one spot and Balerdi or N'Dicka for another. Up front, the trio of Soulé, Mora and Malen is confirmed. The Italian newspapers largely agree on the starting line-up. La Gazzetta dello Sport, Il Corriere dello Sport and La Repubblica all name Vásquez; Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso at the back; Molina, Cristante, De Roon and Wesley in midfield; and Soulé, Mora and Malen in attack. Il Romanista instead picks Balerdi alongside N'Dicka and Hermoso and gives Koné a place in midfield. Il Messaggero also selects Balerdi, with De Roon and Cristante in the middle. Tuttosport goes with Gollini in goal, Pisilli in the midfield and Malen as the lone striker, and it lists Gasperini as the coach. Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera's Italian sources differ on the defence, with Mancini in place of Ghilardi or Balerdi in some lineups. The lineups as published by the newspapers are as follows. La Gazzetta dello Sport: Vásquez; Ghilardi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Il Corriere dello Sport: Vásquez; Ghilardi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Il Romanista: Vásquez; Balerdi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. La Repubblica: Vásquez; Ghilardi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Tuttosport: Gollini; Ghilardi, Balerdi, Hermoso; Molina, De Roon, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Pisilli; Malen. Il Messaggero: Vásquez; Balerdi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, De Roon, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Il Tempo: Vásquez; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Mora, Soulé; Malen.

Gian Piero Gasperini is set to retain the front three of Soulé, Rodrigo Mora and Malen, according to a convergence of the main Italian dailies' probable line-ups published this morning on the eve of Roma's next fixture. Devis Vasquez is tipped to start in goal by six of the seven newspapers, while only Tuttosport suggests Pierluigi Gollini could return. Given the condition of the Italian goalkeeper, the Colombian is firmly favoured to start. The defence is where the picture is less certain. The most popular option is Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso. Leonardo Balerdi, tipped by Il Messaggero, Tuttosport and Corriere della Sera, and Gianluca Mancini, picked by Il Tempo, remain in contention. On the flanks, there is near-unanimous agreement: Molina on the right and Wesley on the left. There is also no doubt in midfield, where Gasperini is expected to rely again on the pairing of Cristante and De Roon. Up front, the choice also appears settled. Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are set to operate behind Donyell Malen, who remains Roma's central attacking reference. The only dissenting voice is Tuttosport, which proposes Niccolò Pisilli in place of the Portuguese forward. The probable Roma line-up in a 3-4-2-1 formation is: Vasquez; Ghilardi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Rodrigo Mora; Malen.

Roberto Pruzzo believes Roma should have little trouble against Sassuolo, saying the visitors lack energy and the Giallorossi must take advantage. Radio pundits across Rome's stations previewed the fixture with a range of views on the lineup and the team's approach. Marco Juric of Manà Manà Sport (90.9) said Roma must not underestimate the commitment required tonight. He reported that Molina is ahead of Lulli for the right flank. In defence, Ghilardi and Mancini are competing for a place in the back line. In midfield, de Roon and Cristante are expected to start again, with Mora, Soulé and Malen forming the attacking trio. Juric added: "Against certain opponents, in my opinion, it makes the right difference to play with Gollini rather than with Vasquez." Pruzzo, on Radio Radio Mattino (104.5), said: "It is difficult to find a danger for Roma in tonight's match, because Sassuolo have no energy. I don't know if Aquilani will be able to keep his place. Roma must take advantage of it, they are not finding it hard to win these games. After the cup match there is a need to play a game that allows you to win." Nando Orsi, also on Radio Radio Mattino (104.5), said: "Apparently tonight's match for Roma is a walkover. This Sassuolo side has looked like a weak team, which always concedes goals. Today I cannot imagine Roma not returning home with the three points. Sixty minutes are enough, three goals and then they manage the game. I would have played Ndicka against Manchester, not against Sassuolo, but the changes are forced." Orsi added: "The only thing that is asked of Roma is to be more consistent in performance over 90 minutes: it is hard to maintain those rhythms, they need to be managed."

Pierluigi Gollini will not be available for tonight's match against Sassuolo, as the back pain he suffered before the Manchester United game has not yet cleared. Devis Vásquez will therefore keep his place in goal. For the Colombian it will be a return to Serie A after 16 months; his last appearance came on 25 May 2025 in Empoli-Verona, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Roma are looking to bounce back against Sassuolo after their defeat at Manchester United. Vásquez is set to be confirmed in goal, with Gollini still doubtful. In defence, the real battle for a place is between Ghilardi and Balerdi, while Ndicka and Hermoso are favoured to complete the back line. Cristante and De Roon are expected to continue in midfield, with Molina and Wesley on the flanks. Up front, the newspapers agree on a trio of Soulé, Mora and Malen. Il Tempo, Il Messaggero, Corriere dello Sport, Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere della Sera all report the line-up picture. Separately, Koné has been in the news after France's decision, and he could even start against Sassuolo. Gasperini is also reported to be pushing the club to bring in two reinforcements in the transfer market, with the problem extending beyond the attack.