Roma begin pre-season training as Wesley and Soulé send messages of intent

Mile Svilar has suffered a stress fracture to his little finger and will not return before 21 November, when Roma face Parma. Pierluigi Gollini takes over in goal for a goalkeeper who has otherwise served as a squad presence during his first season and a half at the club, having played only once — against Panathinaikos, when he was at fault for a Greek goal. Gollini's spell in the first team comes as coach Gian Piero Gasperini sends a signal to the ownership. The Friedkin Group is selling Everton and intends to shift focus increasingly toward Roma and ice hockey's NHL. Gasperini is urging them to honour that commitment with direct involvement. He believes the squad can achieve something significant this season and is also preparing for the club's centenary year. Gasperini made his case explicit in recent remarks. "A society is important when the ownership is involved," he said. He then revealed: "With the Friedkin we haven't spoken in a month." The message is clear: the manager wants greater presence from ownership as Roma push for success.

Claudio Ranieri once courted Cesc Fabregas for Roma after a match against Como at the Olimpico, but when the Spaniard declined, his attention turned to Gian Piero Gasperini. The choice between them marked a pivotal moment: Ranieri's tenure at Roma ultimately ended, but Gasperini now dominates the scene at Trigoria. The two managers have since faced each other once, with the result split and some controversy attached to the latest encounter. The comparison between them, separated by age and philosophy, is roughly balanced—both Como and Roma have invested heavily in their coaches in a model closer to English football's approach. Fabregas has overseen Como's remarkable rise from the third tier to the Champions League in a short span, a feat comparable only to magic. The two coaches maintain mutual respect despite their different approaches to the game. Ranieri, for his part, found his place in the Italian Football Federation alongside Mancini and Malagò. Disagreement has emerged between Fabregas and the Italian Football Federation over striker Moise Kean's availability for today's match. Fabregas stated: "He took a strong blow during Italy-Belgium; communication between the Federation and clubs should improve, given that he then played for ninety minutes with France while injured." The federation's physician Angelo De Carli replied: "We keep clubs constantly updated."

Roma travel to Como for a Serie A match against Como at the Sinigaglia on 11 October at 12:30, marking the club's return to league action after a three-week break. The away section is sold out, and Roma have confirmed that no additional tickets will be available for purchase on matchday. Roma's official statement stressed that supporters should only travel to Como if they already hold a valid ticket. The club has recommended fans make the journey only with a legitimate match ticket, in accordance with local and public safety authority directives. No tickets will be sold at the ground on the day of the fixture. The stadium gates will open at 10:30. Access to the stadium will be permitted exclusively to those who already possess a ticket.

Roma drew 0–0 at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium, maintaining third place in the table behind Inter and Lazio. The match was decided by the dismissal of Donyell Malen in the second half following a challenge on Kacik, which the referee judged as a straight red card. After the game, Gasperini and Como manager Fabregas offered starkly different readings of the incident. Gasperini said: "There is a repeated foul on Malen. To say he played violently is hard to sustain. He had a surge after being held and also touched the ball." Fabregas countered: "That's his personal opinion and I respect it. For me there was a clear red for Wesley on Diao, N'Dicka never would have arrived." Both managers lingered outside the Sinigaglia stadium after the final whistle to discuss the matter at length. Pierluigi Gollini emerged as a positive for Roma with an attentive and clean performance. He said: "My performance today is a reward: everything I have had in my career I have earned through daily work. I want to say to Mile to stay calm, recover fully: we are all waiting for him." Lorenzo Pellegrini marked a significant milestone by reaching 350 appearances in all competitions for Roma. The captain is now just one appearance away from matching Damiano Tommasi's 351 total, placing him 12th on Roma's all-time appearance list. The club celebrated the landmark on its official channels with the message "350 times our colours."

Roma drew 0–0 with Como at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in a match defined by Donyell Malen's expulsion. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini disputed the red card, saying: "It is difficult to argue that Malen's foul was violent. Football is not made of individual frames." Como manager Fabregas offered a contrasting view: "Gasperini's opinion is personal. It is complicated to speak at the end of a match—everyone has their own idea. For me the expulsion of Wesley on Diao was clearer." Following the final whistle, Gasperini and Fabregas were filmed by DAZN outside the stadium engaged in an animated discussion in an external area of the Sinigaglia. The Spanish manager gestured with his hands while Gasperini listened attentively as the two exchanged their views on the key incidents.

Pierluigi Gollini spoke after Como's 0–0 draw with Roma on 11 October, reflecting on his first Serie A appearance in two years. The goalkeeper said he had approached the fixture with focused intensity, aware of the long absence from top-flight football. He praised Mile Svilar's professionalism and their relationship, saying: "I told Mile to stay calm and recover; we are all waiting for him. He is a great professional, we have an excellent relationship." Svilar had encouraged him before the match, telling him: "It is your moment, enjoy it." Gollini's return marks a significant moment for Roma's goalkeeping department. The 29-year-old has built a career worthy of respect, and he framed his opportunity as a reward for years of dedicated work. He acknowledged that doubts were natural after such a lengthy absence from Serie A competition, but insisted his mental preparation had been thorough and his confidence high during the week leading into the fixture. On his performance, Gollini credited mental clarity for his distribution and composure. "When you are in good shape mentally, everything follows," he said. "I felt good in the match. I felt fluid too, despite it being such a long time. Mental state makes the difference." He was questioned about a possible contact between Wesley and Como's Diao but had not seen the incident clearly from his position on the pitch. Regarding his positioning, he reflected: "Of course there would be doubts after two years without playing a Serie A match. I played the match in my head this week. During the match I felt good. This helped me."