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Roma travel to Old Trafford tomorrow evening for their fourth League Phase match of the Champions League against Manchester United, with kickoff at 21:00. Gian Piero Gasperini's side will wear their black third kit, which they have worn only once this season, in the 3-3 draw with Napoli at the Maradona ten days ago. That night, Balerdi was the outstanding figure, but he is expected to start on the bench tomorrow, barring a surprise. Gollini will play in a yellow shirt. Manchester United will be in their traditional red home kit, with their goalkeeper in green. Spanish referee Gil Manzano will wear light blue. The match is the fourth matchday of the League Phase, one of several key tests in Roma's Champions League campaign this season.

Roma supporters are preparing a choreography in the stands to back the team ahead of the Manchester United fixture, despite the hosts' current crisis. Daniele Aloisi reports that the stadium will be full, and that the home fans' end has a display ready to urge on Carrick's side. Manchester United are going through a difficult spell, and the reporting notes that the atmosphere in the stands is being prepared regardless. The travelling support is expected to make its presence felt as Roma look to take something from the match. The story reflects the strong backing the squad receives from the Roma end. The headline's reference to Carrick points to the Manchester United head coach, whose side the choreography is aimed at. Further detail on the display and the supporters' plans is contained in the original report, which was published on 2 November 2026 at 20:13.

Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma travel to Manchester United for the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase. The match is scheduled for Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 21:00 (Italian time). The fixture pits two mid-table sides with contrasting moods against each other, according to the Italian report. Roma head into the game under Gasperini, who is the sole person responsible for team selection and tactics. The article also covers where to watch the match on television and via streaming, the probable starting line-ups for both teams, and the current Champions League league-phase standings.

Roma radio pundits split on whether Gian Piero Gasperini should keep Gianluca Mancini in the back three or give the starting role to Daniele Ghilardi, while also discussing Manchester United's slump ahead of the Champions League meeting. David Rossi of Rete Sport argued that Ghilardi should play, saying: "Ghilardi deve giocare, non Mancini, sia per un discorso difensivo che offensivo." He pointed to Ghilardi's recent form, with two goals in the last two matches, one of them disallowed, and a decisive assist against Cagliari, adding that he had been the best player on the pitch at Lecce. Rossi said Mancini's continued selection was a dressing-room decision, noting that Gasperini had asked for new contracts for Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. The debate sits against a strong run for the club. Roma have six matches in a row behind them and have reached the seventh game of a run of nine, which Lorenzo Pes noted with a squad stretched thin. Pes also pointed out that against the same opponents as last season, Roma have seven more points this year. Fabio Petruzzi of Rete Sport said the team was showing strong attitude and that Roma were clearly superior to recent years, adding: "non bisogna aver timore di pensare alla vittoria del titolo." Mario Corsi of Tele Radio Stereo argued that either Roma or Inter would win the Scudetto, and that a stadium project and a Scudetto would make the Friedkins historic. On team selection, Gianluca Piacentini expected some rotation, with Marten de Roon expected to start because he is due at the press conference, and Niccolò Pisilli seen taking Rodrigo Mora's place. Piacentini said Wesley would not play if Gasperini had seen his social media activity. Pes saw Leonardo Balerdi starting in place of Mario Hermoso, with Devyne Rensch as a card the fans underestimate, and expected the three midfielders to return with Mora coming on during the game. Corsi also argued that Bryan Cristante had become more important than Manu Koné. On Manchester United, Roberto Pruzzo said: "Lo United ha staccato la spina", describing them as weakened and unable to motivate anyone under former player Carrick, and calling it an opportunity to exploit. Nando Orsi warned that Old Trafford is always difficult, saying: "Non so se è sicura la vittoria della Roma." Mario Mattioli added that the team must take the game seriously, that entering Old Trafford is intimidating, and that Roma should avoid thinking only of avenging the seven goals conceded. Piero Torri said a win at Manchester would put Roma three-quarters of the way towards a play-off place, while noting that Inter depend heavily on Lautaro Martínez. The programme also covered refereeing controversies, including a revoked penalty in Como-Venezia that Alessio Nardo called inexplicable, and a player struck in the face in Lazio-Cagliari. Roma's next match is the trip to Manchester United in the Champions League.

Roma's strong start to the season has drawn praise from several voices on Rome's radio stations, who are looking ahead to the Champions League trip to Manchester United. Francesca Ferrazza of Tele Radio Stereo 92.7 said: "The Friedkins are a very strange personality, and even Gasperini doesn't quite understand what kind of reasoning they follow from an emotional point of view. From a financial point of view, though, we've understood very well: they tend to keep things tight. I don't know if this pride in being able to enter Roma's history can work, but let's hope so. Because if you can't bring home a Scudetto even this year, you really enter a state of frustration, because this is a league where everyone is waiting for you and they compete to see who makes the most mistakes." Antonio Felici, also on Tele Radio Stereo 92.7, said: "If the chance comes along, you have to seize it in a flash. Some have been lucky, like Napoli in recent years. In my view Roma must believe in themselves, and they have many reasons to. The team is strong and when they attack they are frightening. They have some lapses, but they convince. And they play the best football in Italy. We saw it against Inter, and against Como when they were down to ten men, and I had the feeling Roma were stronger. So they must believe. At the moment, there is no team stronger than Roma." Francesco Balzani, also on Tele Radio Stereo 92.7, said: "In the first half Roma could have been 6-0 up. The match was effectively over there. People always say Roma's opponents are weak, but this season I have never seen a team get on top of Roma. Against Udinese Gasperini's side switched off, partly because they already had their minds on Manchester. So far they are the only team that has truly convinced me. Inter have more experience and quality, but Roma are closing the gap. This year they must try and believe: Serie A can be won. However, in January they will need a little help from the Friedkins. The atmosphere is united: I see no internal obstacles." Lorenzo Pes, also on Tele Radio Stereo 92.7, said: "In this run of matches there is one statistic: against the same opponents as last season, Roma have seven more points this year. Roma have reached the seventh match of a run of nine, and they are arriving with a limited number of players. Lulli and Balerdi starting tomorrow? I see Balerdi starting in place of Hermoso, and for Lulli I have more reserves. It is true he did not play in Udine, but there is always the Rensch card, which many underrate, and Gasp has shown that he trusts him. I expect the return of the three midfielders, with Mora coming on during the match..." Piero Torri, on Radio Manà Manà Sport 90.9, said: "At Old Trafford you never go in as favourites, because of history and tradition. Manchester are better than the league table suggests, and their first half against Chelsea on Sunday confirms it. I hope Zirkzee doesn't play." Roberto Pruzzo, on Radio Radio Mattino 104.5, said: "Manchester United look like a second-tier side. Against Como they played very badly; it's a team that has pulled the plug. But Roma must not think they are stronger than United. Cristante has recovered fully, and in the spaces there is no comparison. There are prospects of continuing as we have in the league." Nando Orsi, also on Radio Radio Mattino 104.5, said: "It is the best moment to face Manchester, but I don't know... they could find their best form and not lose. This is the best moment, but you always play United at Old Trafford: you must not take it lightly, you must always produce a great match. On the win, I don't know if you can be sure: Manchester are in crisis, so Roma have to win."

Roma travel to Old Trafford for tomorrow evening's Champions League clash against Manchester United, a fixture that could shape their route towards the play-offs. Il Messaggero reports that Roma have struggled at this ground, losing all four previous visits, some by heavy margins. This time, though, the picture is different: Manchester United are third from bottom in the Premier League and going through a difficult spell, and English fans on social media fear another heavy defeat. Gian Piero Gasperini is not underestimating the opponent, however, and has to deal with several injuries. Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Mile Svilar will all miss the match. Dybala and Koné will try to recover for the Sassuolo fixture, while Svilar will not return until after the international break. Gollini is expected to continue in goal, having previously worn the Manchester United shirt. In defence, Evan N'Dicka, the returning Gianluca Mancini and one of Leonardo Balerdi or Mario Hermoso are set to start. Cristante and De Roon will form the midfield pairing. Wesley, closely watched by English scouts, is set to operate on the left, while the right-hand position remains an open contest. Without Dybala, Malen leads the attack: he has three goals and two assists in three European matches, and is eager to perform at a stadium where he previously played a few minutes for Aston Villa. Soulé will partner him, while the final place in the front three is between Mora, who is improving, and Pisilli, who wants to win back his place after resting in Udine. Roma finished their previous match in Udine strongly, and the squad now travels to England to prepare for the Champions League tie against Manchester United. The Old Trafford game is the first of the two visits, and the result is expected to weigh heavily on Roma's chances of reaching the play-offs.