Roma cruise past Newport County 4–1 as Friedkin and Galantic watch on; €17m bid lodged for Molina

Paulo Dybala sustained a knee injury during Roma's match against Newport after a challenge from Evans. The forward left the pitch requiring ice treatment on his knee. The incident occurred during what proved to be a dominant Roma performance. The match saw strong contributions from other squad members, with Hermoso delivering a notable display and Castro opening his account. Koulierakis marked his debut with a goal as Roma secured a commanding 4–1 victory. Dybala's injury adds to Roma's injury concerns as the squad prepares for the upcoming season. Hermoso outlined the team's readiness for the challenge ahead, stating: "I do what Gasp asks me to do. We are waiting for new reinforcements." Meanwhile, the transfer window remains active, with speculation surrounding potential additions to strengthen the squad.

Roma secured a 4–0 victory over Newport in a pre-season friendly, bouncing back after a previous defeat to Cardiff. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini used the match to experiment with new tactical setups, including deploying Mario Hermoso in midfield—a move that proved effective, with the Spanish defender scoring one goal and providing an assist. Paulo Dybala featured prominently during the club's pre-season preparations, though he was relatively quiet in this particular fixture until sustaining a painful challenge from an opponent. The incident sparked a brief altercation on the pitch. Dybala left the field at full-time with ice on his knee as a precautionary measure following the knock, with no immediate alarm raised about the injury. However, this marks a second match in succession in which Dybala has been targeted aggressively by the opposing defence—a concern given his history with injuries. Roma face Brighton on Saturday.

Mario Hermoso produced a dominant display in an unfamiliar midfield position as Roma defeated Newport County 4–1 in a friendly. The Spanish defender won a penalty, scored a goal and provided an assist, demonstrating his versatility in a role Gian Piero Gasperini deployed him in for the first time this pre-season. Hermoso acknowledged the unconventional assignment but spoke positively of his performance and the cohesion within the squad. "For me it was a role a bit different, but I found myself very well with my teammates. The important thing is to win because that brings confidence for the next matches," he said. Gasperini explained the decision by noting that Roma are still awaiting arrivals in the squad, and Hermoso underlined the requirement for players to adapt to the manager's tactical demands. On Roma's prospects for the 2026–27 season, Hermoso stressed the importance of unity and the squad's strong form last season. "We know we are strong when we are all united, with the mentality to do great things as we did last year," he said. He also praised new arrivals Castro and Koulierakis, calling them "important pieces to have a great season in the league and in the Champions League," and expressed confidence that further players would arrive from what he termed "the World Cup".

Paulo Dybala sustained a knee injury during Roma's match against Newport after a challenge from Evans. The forward left the pitch requiring ice treatment on his knee. The incident occurred during what proved to be a dominant Roma performance. The match saw strong contributions from other squad members, with Hermoso delivering a notable display and Castro opening his account. Koulierakis marked his debut with a goal as Roma secured a commanding 4–1 victory. Dybala's injury adds to Roma's injury concerns as the squad prepares for the upcoming season. Hermoso outlined the team's readiness for the challenge ahead, stating: "I do what Gasp asks me to do. We are waiting for new reinforcements." Meanwhile, the transfer window remains active, with speculation surrounding potential additions to strengthen the squad.

Roma secured a 4–0 victory over Newport in a pre-season friendly, bouncing back after a previous defeat to Cardiff. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini used the match to experiment with new tactical setups, including deploying Mario Hermoso in midfield—a move that proved effective, with the Spanish defender scoring one goal and providing an assist. Paulo Dybala featured prominently during the club's pre-season preparations, though he was relatively quiet in this particular fixture until sustaining a painful challenge from an opponent. The incident sparked a brief altercation on the pitch. Dybala left the field at full-time with ice on his knee as a precautionary measure following the knock, with no immediate alarm raised about the injury. However, this marks a second match in succession in which Dybala has been targeted aggressively by the opposing defence—a concern given his history with injuries. Roma face Brighton on Saturday.

Mario Hermoso produced a dominant display in an unfamiliar midfield position as Roma defeated Newport County 4–1 in a friendly. The Spanish defender won a penalty, scored a goal and provided an assist, demonstrating his versatility in a role Gian Piero Gasperini deployed him in for the first time this pre-season. Hermoso acknowledged the unconventional assignment but spoke positively of his performance and the cohesion within the squad. "For me it was a role a bit different, but I found myself very well with my teammates. The important thing is to win because that brings confidence for the next matches," he said. Gasperini explained the decision by noting that Roma are still awaiting arrivals in the squad, and Hermoso underlined the requirement for players to adapt to the manager's tactical demands. On Roma's prospects for the 2026–27 season, Hermoso stressed the importance of unity and the squad's strong form last season. "We know we are strong when we are all united, with the mentality to do great things as we did last year," he said. He also praised new arrivals Castro and Koulierakis, calling them "important pieces to have a great season in the league and in the Champions League," and expressed confidence that further players would arrive from what he termed "the World Cup".