Pellegrini and Gattuso reunite with emotional greeting

Lorenzo Pellegrini expressed confidence in Roma's title ambitions while speaking at the twelfth edition of the Premio Giuseppe Colalucci. The midfielder said fans should dream of the Scudetto and stated he is ready for his return to action, though he cautioned that clarity on Roma's championship credentials will come in March. Pellegrini's comments underline his commitment as Roma continue their campaign this season. His readiness to feature again marks an important moment for the squad's depth and attacking options as the club pursues silverware.

Lorenzo Pellegrini received the Premio Giuseppe Colalucci award at an event in Rome this evening and spoke about his return to action after injury. The midfielder, back in full training during the international break, is ready to resume after two appearances from the bench before the pause. "I'm very happy and charged for this restart," Pellegrini said. "This break was perfect because it gave me the chance to train and push on. I'm available after just coming back." Roma sit top of Serie A after five matches, and Pellegrini backed the squad's title ambitions despite the season's early stage. "Fans must dream like everyone in sport does — nobody takes the pitch thinking they'll lose. We're all dreaming. There were always doubts at the start of the season, but from training I could see the level is high. We deserve this enthusiasm," he said. However, he urged caution about defining the race too early: "There are always doubts early in the season, but from the training sessions I could see that the level is high." He added: "Let's continue like this to reach March and set more concrete objectives." Asked whether Roma versus Como on Sunday will determine an "anti-Inter" contender, Pellegrini played down the fixture's significance. "It's hard to say — we're still early in the campaign," he explained. "It's unusual for us after such a long break, and we have many commitments because we'll also play in the Champions League. It's complicated to say this match will decide the anti-Inter. It will be a beautiful match, though — the best thing for those watching."

Lorenzo Pellegrini was among 13 figures from journalism, sport, television, entertainment and public life honoured at the twelfth edition of the Premio Giuseppe Colalucci at Rome's Circolo Antico Tiro a Volo on 7 October. The award, created by Guido D'Ubaldo (current president of the Lazio Press Association), commemorates Giuseppe Colalucci, the historic founder of *Il Tifone*. Also recognised were former Roma defender Ubaldo Righetti and Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso. Pellegrini spoke of his contentment at remaining with Roma and the unity within the squad. During a national-team break, he had used the time to build fitness ahead of the return to domestic action. The Roma midfielder and the Lazio boss shared a relaxed moment together at the ceremony, exchanging embraces and conversation before the formalities began. At his presentation, Pellegrini said: "At Roma we are a united, strong group that works and knows what our objective is. I am happy to have stayed at Roma." Speaking to Sky Sport before the event, he added: "I am well; during this international break I have been able to push harder and recover. I am very pleased and very fired up for this restart."

Lorenzo Pellegrini expressed confidence in Roma's title ambitions while speaking at the twelfth edition of the Premio Giuseppe Colalucci. The midfielder said fans should dream of the Scudetto and stated he is ready for his return to action, though he cautioned that clarity on Roma's championship credentials will come in March. Pellegrini's comments underline his commitment as Roma continue their campaign this season. His readiness to feature again marks an important moment for the squad's depth and attacking options as the club pursues silverware.

Lorenzo Pellegrini received the Premio Giuseppe Colalucci award at an event in Rome this evening and spoke about his return to action after injury. The midfielder, back in full training during the international break, is ready to resume after two appearances from the bench before the pause. "I'm very happy and charged for this restart," Pellegrini said. "This break was perfect because it gave me the chance to train and push on. I'm available after just coming back." Roma sit top of Serie A after five matches, and Pellegrini backed the squad's title ambitions despite the season's early stage. "Fans must dream like everyone in sport does — nobody takes the pitch thinking they'll lose. We're all dreaming. There were always doubts at the start of the season, but from training I could see the level is high. We deserve this enthusiasm," he said. However, he urged caution about defining the race too early: "There are always doubts early in the season, but from the training sessions I could see that the level is high." He added: "Let's continue like this to reach March and set more concrete objectives." Asked whether Roma versus Como on Sunday will determine an "anti-Inter" contender, Pellegrini played down the fixture's significance. "It's hard to say — we're still early in the campaign," he explained. "It's unusual for us after such a long break, and we have many commitments because we'll also play in the Champions League. It's complicated to say this match will decide the anti-Inter. It will be a beautiful match, though — the best thing for those watching."

Lorenzo Pellegrini was among 13 figures from journalism, sport, television, entertainment and public life honoured at the twelfth edition of the Premio Giuseppe Colalucci at Rome's Circolo Antico Tiro a Volo on 7 October. The award, created by Guido D'Ubaldo (current president of the Lazio Press Association), commemorates Giuseppe Colalucci, the historic founder of *Il Tifone*. Also recognised were former Roma defender Ubaldo Righetti and Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso. Pellegrini spoke of his contentment at remaining with Roma and the unity within the squad. During a national-team break, he had used the time to build fitness ahead of the return to domestic action. The Roma midfielder and the Lazio boss shared a relaxed moment together at the ceremony, exchanging embraces and conversation before the formalities began. At his presentation, Pellegrini said: "At Roma we are a united, strong group that works and knows what our objective is. I am happy to have stayed at Roma." Speaking to Sky Sport before the event, he added: "I am well; during this international break I have been able to push harder and recover. I am very pleased and very fired up for this restart."