Mora targets starting place against Como as Roma seek consistency

Wesley has attracted the attention of Manchester United, with the English club considering the Roma defender as part of their future recruitment plans. According to the British website Theatreofred.com, the Brazilian left-back has impressed Michael Sansoni, Manchester United's director of data. Sansoni joined the club in 2025 after spending 11 years with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, where he worked as a Senior Performance Engineer and contributed to eight championship-winning seasons with Lewis Hamilton. The approach marks a return of Premier League interest in Wesley following Roma's rejection of a Chelsea offer last summer. The 24-year-old joined Roma from Flamengo in July 2025 on a five-year contract, initially on a deal worth €25 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Manchester United's renewed pursuit suggests the Brazilian has made a strong impression in his first season in Serie A, though Roma are unlikely to consider selling one of their key defensive reinforcements from the previous transfer window.

Roma closed the summer transfer window with one significant regret: the absence of a left-sided attacking winger. Despite extensive negotiations until the final days, sporting director Tony D'Amico has already signalled that the club will return to the market in January to provide Gasperini with the reinforcement needed to complete the squad. Several targets who fell through over the summer are now in very different circumstances, potentially reopening old pursuit lines. Jamie Gittens, Trigoria's preferred option for the position, has struggled to find playing time in the Premier League under Xabi Alonso, appearing for only 52 minutes in the League Cup and suffering an ankle injury with the Under 21s. Jamie Leweling, who rejected Roma at the last moment, is also struggling: he has failed to become a regular starter in the Bundesliga and has lost his call-up to the German national team under new manager Jürgen Klopp. Brazilian options Luiz Henrique and Endrick are also in flux. Luiz Henrique remained at Zenit after bureaucratic complications derailed his Roma transfer, though he plays regularly and has fallen out of favour with the Brazil national team. Endrick is enduring a difficult start at Real Madrid under José Mourinho, with only four minutes on the pitch. Brazil's national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has reminded young players of the importance of continuous playing time. A loan move could become relevant again on 14 October, when Roma face Real Madrid at Stadio Olimpico in the Champions League.

Roma's training camp at Trigoria resumes today following a rest period authorised by Gasperini. The squad will prepare for the Como fixture with most players available, though those on international duty will not yet return. Evan N'Dicka is the first to rejoin, with Sunday's return to Rome marking the start of a phased reintegration. Wesley, Bryan Cristante and Donyell Malen are improving and will resume group training in the coming days, clearing them for the 11 October away trip. A final decision on Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina's availability will be made today, following Argentina's fixtures.

Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri has confirmed that AS Roma's new stadium at Pietralata will be ready by the end of 2029, with the foundation stone to be laid in spring 2027 — the club's centenary year. Following approval from the Conferenza dei Servizi, Gualtieri outlined the project timeline in an interview with Repubblica. The construction phase is expected to last approximately two and a half years, with the possibility that the stadium could be operational for the start of the 2029–30 season if the schedule holds. Gualtieri emphasized the rigorous planning behind the project, which differs significantly from the failed Tor di Valle scheme. "Our administration, together with Roma, has worked rigorously for four years," he said. "This work now bears fruit and realizes the dream of Viola and Sensi: a stadium owned by the society." Unlike the previous attempt, the new development focuses exclusively on the stadium, parks, and the regeneration of Pietralata without additional building beyond that scope. Gualtieri acknowledged the project's complexity, noting that "enthusiasm is not enough," referencing lessons learned from earlier setbacks. The 2027 centenary holds special significance for both the club and the city. "An important milestone for the society, the fans, and the city," Gualtieri said. "The town hall will play its part." He confirmed that laying the foundation stone during the centenary year remains certain, though he declined to preview the full commemorative programme. Before construction begins, the project verification must be completed and the tender process launched.

Rodrigo Mora is set to return to Roma's squad after the international break and will have a chance to revive his season in the trip to Como on 11 October. The Portuguese midfielder has started three matches this season—against Fiorentina, Atalanta and Lecce, where he scored—but has since sat on the bench for three consecutive fixtures against Fenerbahçe, Torino and Inter. Head coach Giampiero Gasperini remains convinced of his potential, describing him as "an extraordinary talent" while calling on young players to deliver immediate results. Mora leads Roma's squad in dribbling success rate at 80%, ahead of Donyell Malen among attacking players, who sits at 67%. Roma invested €25 million to sign Mora from Porto, with a further €25 million available to eliminate a 50% resale clause owed to the Portuguese club. He is currently on international duty with Portugal's Under-21 side, where he has already provided an assist against Bulgaria, and will rejoin after matches against Gibraltar and Czech Republic. His return is scheduled for 7 October, four days before the league resumes. Gasperini is increasingly considering a 3-4-1-2 formation, which could suit Mora's characteristics alongside Paulo Dybala and Malen. Malen is back from a minor knee issue, while Dybala was not called up by Argentina. Roma resumed training at Trigoria today after four days' rest. The coaching staff will monitor Bryan Cristante, Malen and Wesley, all recovering and expected gradually back in full training during the week. Gasperini is also considering a friendly during the break to prepare for the Como trip. Dybala has been ever-present in the opening six matches and ranks third in playing time among outfield players with 407 minutes, behind Cristante and Mario Hermoso. The Argentine has not yet scored this season but has four assists and is in strong physical condition. Roma plan to deny both Dybala and Nahuel Molina permission to travel to Buenos Aires for Messi's final Argentina match, avoiding two intercontinental trips close to the league's resumption. After Como, the fixture list intensifies sharply: Roma face nine matches in twenty-eight days through October and November, including Champions League encounters with Real Madrid, Napoli and Manchester United. The increased minutes will provide Mora with opportunities to prove he can be far more than an investment for the future.

Rodrigo Mora has made a mixed start to the 2026-27 season but is set for a significant role as Roma prepare for a run of matches that will test Gian Piero Gasperini's faith in the Portuguese playmaker. Mora started against Fiorentina and Atalanta and scored in his second appearance at Lecce, but has since been benched in three consecutive matches—against Fenerbahce, Torino and Inter. Gasperini has backed his qualities without reservation, calling him "an extraordinary talent", though the coach also corrected him after the Torino fixture. The value of his addition is evident in his goal and play-making, and Mora now awaits two international fixtures—against Gibraltar on 30 September and the Czech Republic on 6 October—before becoming available again on 7 October, just four days before Serie A resumes. Roma spent much of the summer seeking a conventional winger before pivoting to Mora as a trequartista and investing €25 million, with a further €25 million available to eliminate a 50% sell-on clause owed to Porto. Under previous manager Farioli last season, Mora lost confidence and saw limited playing time in his natural role. Under Gasperini the situation has already shifted. The coach requires his creativity because the 3-4-1-2 formation—Gasperini's preferred setup against four-man defences—will be the season's dominant shape. Eleven of Roma's nineteen Serie A opponents defend in that structure, including Como, the next opponent. Mora is competing for a starting place alongside Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala. Lorenzo Pellegrini is also pushing for minutes after six months without an official match.

Roma's training camp at Trigoria resumes today following a rest period authorised by Gasperini. The squad will prepare for the Como fixture with most players available, though those on international duty will not yet return. Evan N'Dicka is the first to rejoin, with Sunday's return to Rome marking the start of a phased reintegration. Wesley, Bryan Cristante and Donyell Malen are improving and will resume group training in the coming days, clearing them for the 11 October away trip. A final decision on Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina's availability will be made today, following Argentina's fixtures.

Paulo Dybala has been a constant presence in Roma's opening matches of the 2026-27 season, playing in all six fixtures and largely in full, but is yet to find the net. His last goal came on 18 January when he formed a partnership with Donyell Malen at Torino. His drought at the Stadio Olimpico stretches even longer—his last home strike was on 23 October 2025, a penalty in the Europa League against Viktoria Plzen. In Serie A, Dybala has not scored since a 5-0 win over Parma nearly two years ago, when Claudio Ranieri was in charge. Despite the goal drought, Dybala has been central to Roma's attacking play. He has provided four assists in the opening matches and has formed what the analysis describes as one of Europe's top attacking partnerships with Malen. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has restored Dybala to the form of a genuine footballer after earlier struggles, and the focus now is restoring the Argentina international's confidence in front of goal. His creative output and overall influence have been significant enough to mark him as Roma's standout player, capable of shifting matches through his quality. Today, a decision was expected on whether Dybala and Nahuel Molina would travel for Argentina's final match with Messi, an invitation that reportedly met with resistance at Roma's Trigoria training ground from the outset.

Rodrigo Mora is set to return to Roma's squad after the international break and will have a chance to revive his season in the trip to Como on 11 October. The Portuguese midfielder has started three matches this season—against Fiorentina, Atalanta and Lecce, where he scored—but has since sat on the bench for three consecutive fixtures against Fenerbahçe, Torino and Inter. Head coach Giampiero Gasperini remains convinced of his potential, describing him as "an extraordinary talent" while calling on young players to deliver immediate results. Mora leads Roma's squad in dribbling success rate at 80%, ahead of Donyell Malen among attacking players, who sits at 67%. Roma invested €25 million to sign Mora from Porto, with a further €25 million available to eliminate a 50% resale clause owed to the Portuguese club. He is currently on international duty with Portugal's Under-21 side, where he has already provided an assist against Bulgaria, and will rejoin after matches against Gibraltar and Czech Republic. His return is scheduled for 7 October, four days before the league resumes. Gasperini is increasingly considering a 3-4-1-2 formation, which could suit Mora's characteristics alongside Paulo Dybala and Malen. Malen is back from a minor knee issue, while Dybala was not called up by Argentina. Roma resumed training at Trigoria today after four days' rest. The coaching staff will monitor Bryan Cristante, Malen and Wesley, all recovering and expected gradually back in full training during the week. Gasperini is also considering a friendly during the break to prepare for the Como trip. Dybala has been ever-present in the opening six matches and ranks third in playing time among outfield players with 407 minutes, behind Cristante and Mario Hermoso. The Argentine has not yet scored this season but has four assists and is in strong physical condition. Roma plan to deny both Dybala and Nahuel Molina permission to travel to Buenos Aires for Messi's final Argentina match, avoiding two intercontinental trips close to the league's resumption. After Como, the fixture list intensifies sharply: Roma face nine matches in twenty-eight days through October and November, including Champions League encounters with Real Madrid, Napoli and Manchester United. The increased minutes will provide Mora with opportunities to prove he can be far more than an investment for the future.

Rodrigo Mora has made a mixed start to the 2026-27 season but is set for a significant role as Roma prepare for a run of matches that will test Gian Piero Gasperini's faith in the Portuguese playmaker. Mora started against Fiorentina and Atalanta and scored in his second appearance at Lecce, but has since been benched in three consecutive matches—against Fenerbahce, Torino and Inter. Gasperini has backed his qualities without reservation, calling him "an extraordinary talent", though the coach also corrected him after the Torino fixture. The value of his addition is evident in his goal and play-making, and Mora now awaits two international fixtures—against Gibraltar on 30 September and the Czech Republic on 6 October—before becoming available again on 7 October, just four days before Serie A resumes. Roma spent much of the summer seeking a conventional winger before pivoting to Mora as a trequartista and investing €25 million, with a further €25 million available to eliminate a 50% sell-on clause owed to Porto. Under previous manager Farioli last season, Mora lost confidence and saw limited playing time in his natural role. Under Gasperini the situation has already shifted. The coach requires his creativity because the 3-4-1-2 formation—Gasperini's preferred setup against four-man defences—will be the season's dominant shape. Eleven of Roma's nineteen Serie A opponents defend in that structure, including Como, the next opponent. Mora is competing for a starting place alongside Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala. Lorenzo Pellegrini is also pushing for minutes after six months without an official match.

Roma have returned to training this afternoon following four days of rest given by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, with the international break still ongoing. The squad will begin another week of preparation ahead of their fixture against Como at the Sinigaglia in 12 days, managed by Cesc Fàbregas. The technical staff have planned a gradual resumption with careful attention to the injury list. Bryan Cristante, Donyell Malen and Wesley will be assessed in the coming hours after missing their respective national team callups due to ongoing recovery work. The aim is to reintegrate all three into the full squad in the coming days, a significant development for Gasperini's planning. Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina are unlikely to feature for the Como match, with both players getting managed carefully during the international window. The week will also give Lorenzo Pellegrini and Marten de Roon further opportunity to build match fitness; both are now operating at full capacity and ready to increase internal competition. Roma will need their strongest possible squad for the away fixture, with Gasperini targeting confirmation of the side's ambitions for a high league finish this season.

Simone Tiribocchi assessed Roma's prospects and squad makeup in an interview on Retesport, offering a nuanced outlook on the giallorossi's season under Gasperini. He credited Roma's transformation from last season, when they produced little and scored sparingly, into a team that now generates chances and operates fully in line with Gasperini's rhythm and approach. However, Tiribocchi maintains that Inter remain favourites and superior overall, echoing Gasperini's view that Roma lack sufficient depth in the squad. The demands of the Champions League will consume considerable energy, particularly in matches against sides like Real Madrid where rotation is impossible, but Tiribocchi believes Roma can compete in the short term—only if Inter were to falter as they have in recent years could Roma capitalize and challenge for the title. On Roma's attacking pair, Tiribocchi highlighted both Santiago Castro's and Donyell Malen's qualities and suggested they could flourish together. Castro, who recently joined Roma, "deserves a big club," Tiribocchi said, and while he still has room to improve, he "moves well, senses and sees the goal, and is quick over the first few steps." Malen is stronger in his overall play, Tiribocchi noted, though Castro "is perhaps better at linking with the team." Tiribocchi would like to see them paired together "with a trequartista more midfielder-like, such as Pellegrini." On the question of whether Roma fans should realistically expect satisfaction this season, Tiribocchi replied: "If Roma maintains Champions League football, it needs to establish this standard consistently. An important league campaign and Champions League qualification no longer as a surprise could be a further step in the development of Gasperini's project, giving you extra resources to complete the squad with quality additions." Kvernadze was also discussed, with Tiribocchi cautious about his fit: "He plays very wide at Frosinone, but Gasperini wants more central movements and different positioning—you'd need to see if he's more adaptable centrally."