Roma continue preparations as Bah sidelined; Pisilli speaks from Wales camp

Devyne Rensch has spoken of his emotional arrival at Roma, telling Romanews.eu from the club's Cardiff training camp: "It is a feeling difficult to explain. These are sensations you don't experience often but only in very special moments. When I signed for Roma it was a special moment for me and so the emotions came out. My mother was crying too and that is one of the reasons why that moment was so special." Midfielder Muhammed Bah suffered a serious setback during the same training spell, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee after 26 minutes of the friendly against Cardiff City. The 2007-born player will undergo surgery in Switzerland with Dr Georg Ahlbäumer, with recovery estimated at approximately nine months. Bah had suffered the same injury once before in 2024. Elsewhere, Roma are accelerating their pursuit of right-back Givairo Read from Feyenoord as their primary target for the flank. The club has tabled an offer of €25 million and an agreement in principle has been reached with the player; further contact with Feyenoord is expected in the coming days to advance the deal. Winger Wesley withdrew from training after just ten minutes but Roma's medical staff reported no serious alarm, describing it as a minor issue to manage in the coming days. His early exit had been pre-arranged with the coaching team. Paulo Dybala was singled out as one of the few Roma players performing well in the Cardiff friendly loss.

Roma's Argentine contingent of Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé and Santiago Castro were spotted together during the club's training camp in Wales, continuing a tradition established two years earlier when Leandro Paredes formed part of the group at Burton. The three players share close ties—Soulé and Castro work with the same fitness coach, Guido Viggiano, and spent part of their summer break together in Argentina. Their bond was evident during a friendly against Cardiff, when both Soulé and Castro protested to the referee over a challenge on Castro, with Lorenzo Pellegrini stepping in as captain to mediate. The incident had blown over by the following day, with the pair joking together while watching training from the gym. Soulé's position within that circle faces jeopardy, however. The winger has been available for transfer since early June, with Roma seeking a buyer despite rejections from interested Saudi Arabian clubs and only tentative approaches from German and English sides. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical deployment in the Cardiff match offered a telling sign: Soulé was stationed on the left wing rather than his previous season's right-wing role, with Dybala occupying the primary position on that flank. Should Soulé depart, it could unlock the path to signing Endrick, though academy prospect Mastantuono has failed to convince. Elsewhere, young defender Bah suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and faces approximately nine months on the sidelines. Wesley remains unavailable and will miss tomorrow's fixture against Newport. Niccolò Pisilli is sidelined pending another scan next week, with hopes of rejoining group training the following week. In mercato news, Roma awaits a response regarding Read, with an agreement with Feyenoord edging close—approximately 2 million euros remain under negotiation.

Roma midfielder Muhammed Bah has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee after being forced from the field on a stretcher in the 29th minute against Cardiff City. The club will proceed with surgery in the coming days, with recovery estimated at approximately nine months. The injury represents a significant blow to Roma's midfield depth as the 2026–27 season approaches. Bah will undergo the surgical procedure under the care of Dr Ahlbäumer, with the lengthy rehabilitation timeline ruling him out for the majority of the coming campaign.

Roma's Argentine contingent of Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé and Santiago Castro were spotted together during the club's training camp in Wales, continuing a tradition established two years earlier when Leandro Paredes formed part of the group at Burton. The three players share close ties—Soulé and Castro work with the same fitness coach, Guido Viggiano, and spent part of their summer break together in Argentina. Their bond was evident during a friendly against Cardiff, when both Soulé and Castro protested to the referee over a challenge on Castro, with Lorenzo Pellegrini stepping in as captain to mediate. The incident had blown over by the following day, with the pair joking together while watching training from the gym. Soulé's position within that circle faces jeopardy, however. The winger has been available for transfer since early June, with Roma seeking a buyer despite rejections from interested Saudi Arabian clubs and only tentative approaches from German and English sides. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical deployment in the Cardiff match offered a telling sign: Soulé was stationed on the left wing rather than his previous season's right-wing role, with Dybala occupying the primary position on that flank. Should Soulé depart, it could unlock the path to signing Endrick, though academy prospect Mastantuono has failed to convince. Elsewhere, young defender Bah suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and faces approximately nine months on the sidelines. Wesley remains unavailable and will miss tomorrow's fixture against Newport. Niccolò Pisilli is sidelined pending another scan next week, with hopes of rejoining group training the following week. In mercato news, Roma awaits a response regarding Read, with an agreement with Feyenoord edging close—approximately 2 million euros remain under negotiation.

Niccolò Pisilli spoke from the club's training camp in Wales about his recovery and prospects at Roma. The midfielder said he is working to return to full fitness and expects to be available within a week. Pisilli reflected on his time at the club since January, noting that tactical philosophy matters more than specific formation or role. "The important thing is ideas, not the system or specific role," he said. "What matters is that I play and do so in the best way possible. On the pitch there are concepts and ideas from the coaches that make the difference. You can play ten metres forward but be freer to push, or start a bit deeper and attack the goal often." Pisilli also spoke positively about his agent's handling of his career decisions. He joined Roma in January after a period in which he had played little and struggled to establish himself elsewhere. He praised his agent for giving him freedom on his choices without pressure. "My agent works for me and managed everything perfectly," he said. "He never put pressure on me or told me what to do; he always left me very free on decisions. Obviously we discussed the right moves, because I arrived in January having played quite little at a moment when it seemed I couldn't carve out my space." He added that the January move proved beneficial for both him and the club. Pisilli also expressed that competing in the Champions League with Roma remains a dream for him.

Roma face Newport County on Tuesday, 4 August at 20:00 (UK time) at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales in their fifth pre-season friendly. The match will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. Gian Piero Gasperini's squad come into the fixture following victories over Roma Primavera and Trastevere, a draw with Cannes, and a defeat to Cardiff City on Saturday. Roma will be without Wesley, who sustained an ankle sprain and did not train today, Niccolò Pisilli (expected to return next week), and Bah (cruciate ligament injury). The debut of new arrival Koulierakis is anticipated. This will be Roma's second test in Wales under Gasperini. To watch the match, viewers will need a DAZN subscription and can stream via the DAZN app on smart TV, gaming consoles (Xbox or PlayStation), Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, or TIM VISION Box. Live coverage and updates will also be available via Forzaroma.info and Roma's social media channels on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.