Source: Il Messaggero – Roma
Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in a midweek fixture, with the Giallorossi looking to close the gap on the top of the table and hope for slip-ups from their rivals. Gian Piero Gasperini's side come into the match after a draw against Napoli, while Cagliari, coached by Pisacane, have lost their last two outings of the season after a sprint start.
The result matters for Roma's league position, as a win would keep them in contention with the leaders. Cagliari began the season strongly, but their recent slump leaves them looking for a response away from home comforts. Roma will be aiming to turn a point-dropping run into a positive midweek performance in front of their own supporters.
The main boost for Gasperini concerns Paulo Dybala, who could be back in contention for selection after his absence. The article also covers the broader preview of the match, including the viewing options on Sky and Dazn, probable line-ups, the referee, head-to-head records and betting odds.
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Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday 27 October, kicking off at 20:45, as Gian Piero Gasperini's side look to close the gap at the top of Serie A. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, arrive on a run of two defeats, with Forza Roma and Roma News citing a home loss to Bologna. Ermanno Feliciani of the Teramo section will referee. Forza Roma says the match is exclusively on DAZN, while Il Messaggero points to Sky or DAZN.
The outlets differ on the result that preceded this fixture. Il Messaggero reports a 1-1 draw with Napoli, Roma News gives a 3-3 draw, and Forza Roma describes a last-gasp equaliser in stoppage time. Forza Roma also notes that Roma have gone 16 home league games unbeaten and have won their last five Serie A meetings with Cagliari at the Olimpico. Roma News adds that Cagliari have lost every Serie A match Feliciani has refereed.
Paulo Dybala's availability is also reported differently. Il Messaggero says he could return to contention, while GialloRossi.net, citing Angelo Mangiante, says he will be called up initially from the bench after a calf problem suffered against Real Madrid. Forza Roma, however, says he was left out of the matchday squad despite positive signs in training. Koné, Pellegrini and Svilar are also absent for Roma.
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“Non perdere terreno dalla vetta e sperare nei passi falsi delle dirette concorrenti. La Roma torna in campo all'Olimpico per il turno infrasettimanale in una sfida che vedrà i giallorossi affrontare il Cagliari di Pisacane. La formazione di Gasperini è reduce dal pareggio contro il Napoli mentre i…”
Read the full article in Italian at Il Messaggero – Roma.
A VAR review of Roma's match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico centres on a hand ball by Niccolò Pisilli, after which referee Feliciani awarded a penalty. The review also covers other disputed incidents, cautions, sendings-off and VAR decisions from the game.
Mile Svilar's absence has put Pierluigi Gollini back in the spotlight, and he is now Roma's number one, though only for the time being. The former Atalanta goalkeeper is ready to keep a clean sheet again, this time against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico. He spoke to Dazn shortly before the match. Roma came back from behind to beat Napoli, and Gollini said the team arrived at this fixture with plenty of determination. "Obviously we are playing a lot, like the others who play in cups," he said. "We arrive very determined, Napoli is behind us. We know what awaits us tonight, we know what to do and how to approach it." Gollini has not played for two years, and he is now trying to prove himself again in goal. Asked for his own assessment after such a long absence, he said: "I feel good and I am trying to show that I am of a high level. But the important thing is Roma and making an important contribution."
Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini has made several changes from the 3-3 draw at Napoli. Koulierakis gets a chance in defence, Lulli plays at right wing-back and Castro starts up front ahead of Cristante and Soulé in support. Mora and Malen are left out of the starting XI. Ghilardi and Balerdi were also in contention for a first-minute start but began on the bench. Roma return to their own fans after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Napoli, and they are looking to collect three important points to stay in touch with the top of the table. Svilar, Koné and Pellegrini are unavailable through injury. For Cagliari, coach Fabio Pisacane will be without Winks, who is sidelined by lower back pain, while Trepy is back in the squad. Roma's starting line-up is Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon, Molina; Soulé, Pisilli; Castro. Cagliari line up with Caprile; Zé Pedro, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert, Sugawara; Adopo, Romano, Deiola; Fadera, Nzola. The match is refereed by Feliciani of Teramo, with Zingarelli and Fontani as assistants, Mariani as fourth official, and Ghersini on VAR. The early action was lively. Mancini got into the area after a pass from Soulé and shot with his right foot, but Caprile made a strong save with his foot. Pisilli was then involved in a hand ball inside the Roma area, which led to a VAR check. Feliciani pointed to the spot after reviewing the monitor, and Nzola sent Gollini the wrong way from the penalty spot in the 9th minute to put Cagliari ahead. Lulli is credited with the equaliser in the 14th minute, and the headline records the score at 1-1. The next step is the rest of the first half, with Roma looking to respond to a fast start from the visitors. The live coverage from Giallorossi.net will continue through to the final whistle.
Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to make several changes as Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in tonight's midweek ninth-round Serie A fixture, coached by Fabio Pisacane. Roma return home after a thrilling 3-3 draw away at Napoli and are looking to win three points to stay close to the top of the table. Gasperini is reportedly taking the chance of the short turnaround to change his starting eleven. Dybala is returning towards the squad but is expected to start on the bench, while Svilar, Koné and Pellegrini remain unavailable. On the Cagliari side, Winks is out with lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. According to the probable line-ups, Ghilardi and Balerdi could get a first-minute opportunity in defence, while Lulli and Molina are expected to operate on the flanks. Up front, Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are favoured to play behind Malen. Roma are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Gollini; Ghilardi, N'Dicka, Balerdi; Lulli, Cristante, Pisilli, Molina; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Cagliari are expected in a 4-2-3-1: Caprile; Sugawara, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert; Romano, Deiola; Adopo, Maldini, Fazzini; Mendy. Roma's substitutes are Vásquez, De Marzi, Hermoso, Mancini, Wesley, Rensch, Koulierakis, Di Nunzio, De Roon, Camara and Castro. Cagliari's bench includes Sherri, Radunović, Kofler, Zé Pedro, Aurelio, Liteta, Sulev, Massolin, Gagliardini, Trepy, Kevin Carlos, Nzola, Fadera and Ciervo. The match is refereed by Feliciani of Teramo, with assistants Zingarelli and Fontani. The fourth official is Mariani, the VAR is Ghersini and the assistant VAR is Camplone.
Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in the ninth round of Serie A, and Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to make several changes to the side that drew 3-3 at Napoli. Koulierakis is reportedly in line to start from the first minute, and Castro is tipped to take over from Malen up front, with Malen's place reportedly under threat. Ghilardi and Balerdi are also in contention for starts in defence, while Lulli and Molina are expected on the flanks. The midweek fixture comes straight after the thrilling 3-3 draw at Napoli, and Roma will be looking to bounce back in front of their own fans and stay in touch with the top of the table. Gasperini has rotated his side for the quick turnaround. Paulo Dybala is returning to the matchday squad but is expected to begin on the bench. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini remain unavailable. Cagliari, coached by Fabio Pisacane, will be without Winks, who is sidelined with lower back pain, while Trepy is back in contention. The probable Roma XI is Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Koulierakis; Lulli, Cristante, De Roon, Molina; Soulé, Pisilli; Castro. Roma's bench is Vásquez, De Marzi, Hermoso, Balerdi, Wesley, Rensch, Di Nunzio, Camara and Malen. Cagliari are expected to line up Caprile; Sugawara, Mina, Rodríguez, Obert; Romano, Deiola; Adopo, Maldini, Fazzini; Mendy. Their bench includes Sherri, Radunović, Kofler, Zé Pedro, Aurelio, Liteta, Sulev, Massolin, Gagliardini, Trepy, Kevin Carlos, Nzola, Fadera and Ciervo. The referee is Feliciani from Teramo, assisted by Zingarelli and Fontani. Mariani is the fourth official, Ghersini is on VAR and Camplone is assistant VAR.
Roma host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico in a midweek fixture as they look to stay close to the top of Serie A and hope for slips from their rivals. Gian Piero Gasperini's side come into the match after a 1-1 draw...