Pellegrini in contention for Fenerbahce; Roma explore Sancho option

Lorenzo Pellegrini has recovered from recent injury and returned to full training with Roma's squad, a significant boost for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as the club prepares for its European campaign. The midfielder had been sidelined by problems that disrupted the previous weeks but is now working normally with his teammates at Trigoria, the club confirmed via social media with a training video captioned "Towards Istanbul". The recovery is timely as Roma enters the critical phase of the season where squad rotation and energy management become increasingly important. Pellegrini's availability gives Gasperini more options in midfield at a moment when the team will need to balance domestic and continental commitments. This comes after Roma secured a third consecutive league victory, maintaining momentum before the European campaign begins.

Jadon Sancho has re-entered Roma's thinking more than a year after the club's pursuit of him ended with his move to Aston Villa last summer. The English winger is now a free agent and represents a potential opportunity for the Giallorossi. Roma's management are considering offering him a performance-based contract, with wages tied to appearances, to provide the right-footed winger Gian Piero Gasperini has requested to complete the attacking department. No negotiations are currently underway, but Sancho remains a concrete option to monitor over the coming weeks. Separately, Roma face travel restrictions for Monday's fixture at Torino, scheduled for 18:30 on 14 September. A ticket sales ban has been imposed for residents of Rome's province, preventing them from attending the match at the Olimpico Grande Torino. Residents elsewhere in Lazio may purchase tickets only in the away section and exclusively with an AS Roma membership card. Roma's Champions League opener against Fenerbahçe is set for Thursday at 18:45 at the Şükrü Saracoğlu in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe have returned to training following a loss to Besiktas and will be without Mateo Guendouzi, suspended by UEFA for the match after incidents in a preliminary tie against Lyon. Marco Asensio is under assessment after two weeks out with injury and has not featured in training. Fenerbahçe's coach hopes to recover Akturkoglu and to have Romelu Lukaku at full fitness, while Oosterwolde remains unavailable following surgery. Analyst Piero Torri stated: "Roma are currently unbeaten alongside Inter, and these are certainly positive responses. From now until December it will be entirely a question of injuries: if Roma are not hit by injuries, their squad is sufficient. All the same, Pisilli and Rensch remained on the bench on Saturday, and Pellegrini will return." Commentator Carina added: "Roma are finally 'Gasperini-style': they are the same Roma we saw in Gasperini's Atalanta. Three matches and three games in the Gasperini style: they never stop. It is a squad that takes your breath away. And for the first time a coach wins the match by removing two defenders: had he not taken off N'Dicka and Mancini, Roma would have suffered a second goal, because both fail to understand each other against Kristovic and run into difficulty."

Roma trained on 7 September as preparations intensified for their Champions League fixture against Fenerbahce on Thursday in Istanbul. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini held a late-afternoon session at Trigoria with no intention of reducing intensity ahead of the difficult away match. The squad worked through drills, small-sided games and competitive exercises, with Gasperini preparing to field his strongest eleven. Lorenzo Pellegrini featured in training and is targeting a recall to the matchday squad. The session underlined Roma's unity and focus on their return to European football's premier competition after an absence. CEO Galantic observed the training from the sideline. The club published a brief video on social media with the caption "Champions League week" and "Towards Istanbul", marking the significance of the occasion.

Lorenzo Pellegrini has recovered from recent injury and returned to full training with Roma's squad, a significant boost for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as the club prepares for its European campaign. The midfielder had been sidelined by problems that disrupted the previous weeks but is now working normally with his teammates at Trigoria, the club confirmed via social media with a training video captioned "Towards Istanbul". The recovery is timely as Roma enters the critical phase of the season where squad rotation and energy management become increasingly important. Pellegrini's availability gives Gasperini more options in midfield at a moment when the team will need to balance domestic and continental commitments. This comes after Roma secured a third consecutive league victory, maintaining momentum before the European campaign begins.

Jadon Sancho has re-entered Roma's thinking more than a year after the club's pursuit of him ended with his move to Aston Villa last summer. The English winger is now a free agent and represents a potential opportunity for the Giallorossi. Roma's management are considering offering him a performance-based contract, with wages tied to appearances, to provide the right-footed winger Gian Piero Gasperini has requested to complete the attacking department. No negotiations are currently underway, but Sancho remains a concrete option to monitor over the coming weeks. Separately, Roma face travel restrictions for Monday's fixture at Torino, scheduled for 18:30 on 14 September. A ticket sales ban has been imposed for residents of Rome's province, preventing them from attending the match at the Olimpico Grande Torino. Residents elsewhere in Lazio may purchase tickets only in the away section and exclusively with an AS Roma membership card. Roma's Champions League opener against Fenerbahçe is set for Thursday at 18:45 at the Şükrü Saracoğlu in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe have returned to training following a loss to Besiktas and will be without Mateo Guendouzi, suspended by UEFA for the match after incidents in a preliminary tie against Lyon. Marco Asensio is under assessment after two weeks out with injury and has not featured in training. Fenerbahçe's coach hopes to recover Akturkoglu and to have Romelu Lukaku at full fitness, while Oosterwolde remains unavailable following surgery. Analyst Piero Torri stated: "Roma are currently unbeaten alongside Inter, and these are certainly positive responses. From now until December it will be entirely a question of injuries: if Roma are not hit by injuries, their squad is sufficient. All the same, Pisilli and Rensch remained on the bench on Saturday, and Pellegrini will return." Commentator Carina added: "Roma are finally 'Gasperini-style': they are the same Roma we saw in Gasperini's Atalanta. Three matches and three games in the Gasperini style: they never stop. It is a squad that takes your breath away. And for the first time a coach wins the match by removing two defenders: had he not taken off N'Dicka and Mancini, Roma would have suffered a second goal, because both fail to understand each other against Kristovic and run into difficulty."

Roma trained on 7 September as preparations intensified for their Champions League fixture against Fenerbahce on Thursday in Istanbul. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini held a late-afternoon session at Trigoria with no intention of reducing intensity ahead of the difficult away match. The squad worked through drills, small-sided games and competitive exercises, with Gasperini preparing to field his strongest eleven. Lorenzo Pellegrini featured in training and is targeting a recall to the matchday squad. The session underlined Roma's unity and focus on their return to European football's premier competition after an absence. CEO Galantic observed the training from the sideline. The club published a brief video on social media with the caption "Champions League week" and "Towards Istanbul", marking the significance of the occasion.