Pellegrino targets starting role and three points against Roma

Nahuel Molina has already embraced Roma life, both on and off the pitch. From his first day in the capital, the Argentine has been welcomed warmly by the club and supporters, receiving immediate acceptance from coach Gian Piero Gasperini and the group. Molina made such a strong impression in training that he will start against Fiorentina. Molina's connection to Roma extends beyond the pitch. He shared a photo of his seven-month-old daughter wearing his number 20 giallorosso shirt, a tender image that illustrates how deeply the club's colours and identity have already become woven into his family life. The gesture reflects how quickly he has absorbed what it means to wear Roma's famous jersey. With his place in the starting eleven secured for the Fiorentina fixture, Molina is now awaiting what he describes as the true embrace of his new home: his first competitive appearance at the Olimpico in front of the supporters.

Roma begin their 2026–27 Serie A campaign at the Olimpico on Monday night against Fiorentina, fresh from securing Champions League football via third place last season. Bookmakers have installed the Giallorossi as clear favourites: a Roma win is priced at 1.60 on Snai, a draw at 4.00, and a Fiorentina victory at 5.75. Four of the last five meetings between the clubs have produced at least three goals combined, as have all of Roma's pre-season friendlies, making Over (1.86) slightly favoured over Under (1.91). Gasperini is expected to deploy two forwards with Paulo Dybala in support, though new signing Rodrigo Mora is anticipated to start on the bench. Santiago Castro, Roma's new number 9, leads the goalscorer markets at 2.40, narrowly ahead of Dybala and Donyell Malen, both at 2.50. Among the wider options, Nahuel Molina is quoted at 12.00 and Wesley at 9.00. Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini are priced at 7.50 and 12.00 respectively. The exact scoreline deemed most likely is 1–0 to Roma at 7.00, followed by 2–0 and 1–1 at 7.50 each.

Roma begin their Serie A campaign on Monday at 20:45 at the Stadio Olimpico against Fiorentina under Gian Piero Gasperini. The clash represents an early test as the giallorossi kick off their season. Wesley has returned to full squad training after several days of partial work with teammates, boosting Gasperini's options for the fixture. Niccolò Pisilli, also sidelined recently, has made a full recovery and continues to train with the group. Both players are now available for selection as Roma prepare for their opening match.