Roma will release 12 players to their national teams during the international break following the 2–2 draw against Inter. Gian Piero Gasperini's squad will thin considerably as Mancini, Ghilardi, Lulli, Pisilli, Koné, Balerdi, Castro, Soulé, Koulierakis, De Marzi, N'Dicka and Mora answer international calls across senior and youth competitions. By contrast, Bryan Cristante, Donyell Malen and Wesley have withdrawn from their respective call-ups due to injury.
The most notable fixture on the calendar is France–Italy on 2 October at 20:45, which will pit Koné against Roma teammates Mancini and Ghilardi. Gasperini will work with a reduced squad at Trigoria during the break, awaiting the return of the 12 Roma players committed to their national sides.
The international schedule spans early October across multiple competitions. Italy play Belgium on 25 September at 20:45, Turkey on 28 September at 20:45, France on 2 October at 20:45 and Turkey again on 5 October at 20:45 (Euro qualifiers). Under-21 qualifiers see Italy face Armenia on 1 October at 18:30 and Poland on 5 October at 18:15. France's schedule includes matches against Turkey (25 September, 20:45), Belgium (28 September, 20:45), Italy (2 October, 20:45) and Belgium again (5 October, 20:45). Argentina play Bolivia on 30 September at 15:00, Burkina Faso on 3 October at 15:00 and Benin on 6 October at 14:00. Greece face Serbia on 24 September at 20:45, Germany on 27 September at 20:45, the Netherlands on 1 October at 21:45 and Germany again on 4 October at 21:45. Additional fixtures involve the USA, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire and Portugal across qualifying competitions and friendlies.
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Twelve AS Roma players will depart for their national teams during the upcoming international break, leaving Gian Piero Gasperini's squad considerably depleted at Trigoria. The absent players are Ghilardi, Mancini, Balerdi, Soulé, Castro, Mora, Pisilli, Lulli, De Marzi, Koné, N'Dicka and Koulierakis. By contrast, Bryan Cristante, Donyell Malen and Wesley have been retained, though Forza Roma notes their physical problems are not causing concern and they are expected to be available for Roma's return fixture against Como. The international break spans roughly twenty days and will provide crucial recovery time before the club faces an intense fixture schedule.
The Roma contingent will be spread across multiple competitions. The Argentine trio—Castro, Soulé and Balerdi—depart for friendlies, with one outlet noting the final fixture doubles as Lionel Messi's farewell match. Italy's Mancini and Ghilardi will compete in Nations League action alongside Koné, who plays for France. A notable fixture pits Koné directly against his Roma teammates when France face Italy on 2 October at 20:45. Pisilli and Lulli join Italy's Under-21 squad for European qualifiers, while Koulierakis represents Greece, N'Dicka plays for Côte d'Ivoire, and Mora turns out for Portugal's Under-21 side. Goalkeeper De Marzi competes in Under-19 action. The extended break will allow many players to recover and recharge, with particular benefit for Marten de Roon, who has yet to start a match under Gasperini and will gain crucial preparation time before the demanding fixture list resumes.
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“La Roma si svuota durante la sosta per le Nazionali. Terminato il ciclo di partite con il 2-2 contro l’Inter, diversi giocatori di Gian Piero Gasperini lasceranno Trigoria per raggiungere le rispettive selezioni. Sono 12 i giallorossi convocati, considerando anche le rappresentative giovanili:…”
Read the full article in Italian at Roma News.
