Monza confirms Ziolkowski injury; Roma loanee out for extended period

Scott McTominay's return from surgery for a benign cardiac arrhythmia will take longer than initially expected. The Napoli midfielder could miss up to 11 matches and not return to action until November, according to reports. If that timeline holds, he will miss one of Napoli's most significant fixtures: the visit to Roma. The match between Roma and Napoli is scheduled for Saturday 24 October at 18:00 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. McTominay's absence would represent a substantial loss for Napoli in one of the first half of the season's most anticipated direct clashes. The recovery projection currently points to a November return, after Roma have already faced Napoli. The precise timing depends on how McTominay progresses in the coming weeks.

AS Roma have named their squad for tonight's Serie A fixture against Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico, the third matchday of the season. Evan N'Dicka and Devyne Rensch are both included in the convocations and return to Gasperini's disposal after recent absences. Paulo Dybala is also in the squad, having been carefully managed over the past days with regard to fatigue and workload. N'Dicka missed Roma's away trip to Lecce due to an inflammation but has progressively resumed full training with his teammates during the week; his inclusion confirms his availability for selection. Rensch has recovered from a physical problem sustained in recent weeks. The returns strengthen Gasperini's defensive options ahead of tonight's match and Roma's forthcoming Champions League debut this season. Dybala presents no concern; the Argentine is available and included for the Atalanta encounter. The squad list shows ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. Five midfielders have been named: Cristante, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli and Mora. Five attackers complete the group: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala and Arena.

Paulo Dybala has been included in Gasperini's squad for the Atalanta match after passing a fitness test this morning. The forward is pushing to play, with a contest on for his place against Matías Soulé. Evan N'Dicka, who recovered quickly from a mild adductor inflammation, is also available. Devyne Rensch returns after missing matches against Fiorentina and Lecce with a muscle injury. Arena receives his first call-up to the squad, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is ruled out. Pellegrini hopes to return for the Inter fixture on 19 September. Gasperini's full squad: Goalkeepers Svilar, De Marzi, Gollini; Defenders Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi; Midfielders Cristante, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora; Forwards Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala, Arena.