Roma face Fiorentina in season opener with Mora set for debut

Fiorentina have announced their squad for tomorrow's season opener at the Olimpico, with manager Grosso confirming that key players Atta and Kean are both fit and included in the travelling party. The Violet will arrive at full strength for the fixture. Gasperini's Roma will begin their 2026–27 campaign against opponents at full capacity. Grosso, the former Sassuolo boss now in charge of Fiorentina, has recovered his main attacking threats ahead of the match. Fiorentina's squad list includes goalkeepers Christensen, De Gea and Lezzerini; defenders Dodò, Dragusin, Viery, Jimenez, Kospo, Joao Mario, Pongracic, Ranieri and Valdepenas; midfielders Atta, Brescianini, Fabbian, Fagioli, Mandragora, Ndour and Oulai; and forwards Croci, Gudmundsson, Kean, Mastantuono, Mazzeo and Pellegrino.

AS Roma have released full details for supporters ahead of Monday's Serie A opener against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico. The stadium gates will open at 18:45, with the club recommending fans arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff to avoid queues at the turnstiles. All tickets and season passes are available exclusively in digital format via the "Il Mio Posto" app, or can be added to the Wallet function on iOS or Android smartphones. Fans using the Wallet option can enter through turnstiles using NFC technology by simply holding their phone to the reader. Screenshots of tickets and passes are not valid for entry and will not be accepted at the stadium. From 17:45 until kickoff, supporters requiring assistance can visit box 4 on via Nigra. Alternatively, from 09:00 onwards, the club's Contact Center (06.89386000) is available by phone, email, or via a form on the website. Season pass holders and ticketholders unable to attend may transfer their access to another person, or resell their place through the official platform in the app (available only for Plus and Classic Extra passes, and only for Big Matches). Resale must be completed no later than 48 hours before the match begins.

Alayah Pilgrim spoke to the club after Roma's Serie A Women's Cup fixture against Ternana, reflecting on a hard-fought victory. "It wasn't an easy match, on this field and against this team," she said. "We encountered a lot of difficulties, physically and in the duels, but we won with courage and hunger. We're happy." Pilgrim called the result a strong foundation for the season ahead. "It's a good start for us, but we need to work even harder in view of the Women's Cup and the season," she said. Roma's next match comes at home at Tre Fontane against Sassuolo. Pilgrim added: "The next match will be at home: we'll return to Tre Fontane, where we'll face Sassuolo. I can't wait for next week to come. Against Sassuolo we need to do good work."

Rodrigo Mora, a Portuguese midfielder who has joined Roma from Porto, will make his debut at the Stadio Olimpico hoping to replicate the impact Sergio Oliveira made on 16 January 2022. Oliveira, who arrived at Roma that day, needed just 33 minutes to score from the penalty spot in a 1–0 win over Cagliari under José Mourinho, kickstarting a spell that would yield three goals and, crucially, the UEFA Europa Conference League title within months. Four years on, Mora—a 2007-born prospect—arrives with the same objective: an immediate impression at the stadium and in Serie A. Against Fiorentina, Mora could start from the bench in support of Donyell Malen and his idol Paulo Dybala. Though Mora and Oliveira play different positions, both share the ambition to leave their mark from the outset. The class of 2007 wants to score on his Olimpico bow, just as Oliveira did. History does not truly repeat itself, but on Monday it may find new paths to do so—and Mora is hoping to begin precisely there: with a goal, with the entire Olimpico his to claim.

AS Roma are monitoring Rafael Leão's situation at AC Milan as a potential option in the closing stages of the summer transfer window, according to SportMediaset. The Portuguese forward remains under consideration should he fail to leave the Rossoneri before the market shuts, with Roma potentially exploring a deal structured around €45 million. Any operation could include a paid loan arrangement as part of the overall package. Jorge Mendes, Leão's agent, is expected to play an important role in any negotiations. Mendes was instrumental in bringing Rodrigo Mora to Roma and could prove decisive in discussions between the two clubs. However, no agreement currently exists between Roma and Milan, and Leão remains a prospect to monitor only in the final days of the transfer window rather than an imminent signing.

Roma's Serie A season opens on Monday at the Olimpico against Fiorentina. Gasperini will largely depend on the core squad from last season, with few new faces starting from the first minute. Molina is certain of a place in the lineup, while Mora is competing with Soulé for a starting spot. Castro and Koulierakis will begin on the bench. Malen and Dybala will lead the attack, with Koné expected to start in midfield alongside Cristante, and Wesley playing on the left. The defence will feature the familiar trio of Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso. Roma–Fiorentina is the opening fixture of Serie A Enilive. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and in co-exclusive coverage on Sky Sport, with kickoff at 20:45. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription to watch on television; the app can be downloaded on smart TV, Xbox, or PlayStation. Alternatively, the match can be streamed via Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and TIM VISION Box. Live commentary will be available on Forzaroma.info, with updates across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Rodrigo Mora, a Portuguese midfielder who has joined Roma from Porto, will make his debut at the Stadio Olimpico hoping to replicate the impact Sergio Oliveira made on 16 January 2022. Oliveira, who arrived at Roma that day, needed just 33 minutes to score from the penalty spot in a 1–0 win over Cagliari under José Mourinho, kickstarting a spell that would yield three goals and, crucially, the UEFA Europa Conference League title within months. Four years on, Mora—a 2007-born prospect—arrives with the same objective: an immediate impression at the stadium and in Serie A. Against Fiorentina, Mora could start from the bench in support of Donyell Malen and his idol Paulo Dybala. Though Mora and Oliveira play different positions, both share the ambition to leave their mark from the outset. The class of 2007 wants to score on his Olimpico bow, just as Oliveira did. History does not truly repeat itself, but on Monday it may find new paths to do so—and Mora is hoping to begin precisely there: with a goal, with the entire Olimpico his to claim.

Roma's Serie A season opens on Monday at the Olimpico against Fiorentina. Gasperini will largely depend on the core squad from last season, with few new faces starting from the first minute. Molina is certain of a place in the lineup, while Mora is competing with Soulé for a starting spot. Castro and Koulierakis will begin on the bench. Malen and Dybala will lead the attack, with Koné expected to start in midfield alongside Cristante, and Wesley playing on the left. The defence will feature the familiar trio of Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso. Roma–Fiorentina is the opening fixture of Serie A Enilive. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and in co-exclusive coverage on Sky Sport, with kickoff at 20:45. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription to watch on television; the app can be downloaded on smart TV, Xbox, or PlayStation. Alternatively, the match can be streamed via Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and TIM VISION Box. Live commentary will be available on Forzaroma.info, with updates across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Gasperini is preparing Roma's opening lineup for Monday's visit of Fiorentina, with the shape of his team already taking clearer form in the final days of the transfer window. The Stadio Olimpico will host Fiorentina, managed by Grosso, who despite their youth and last season's league position will present a stern test. Gasperini has identified Fiorentina's preference for a 4-3-3 setup during summer friendlies and is likely to counter with a 3-4-1-2 formation against their four-man defence, adapting his usual structure. That system would see Rodrigo Mora operating as the trequartista behind the Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen partnership, a position where the Argentine could make an immediate impact and deliver more options than Matías Soulé offers from the left flank. The formation can shift to a 3-4-2-1 during play when Malen presses higher up the pitch. Gasperini will keep some selection decisions until the final stages of Monday's match. Wesley and Molina appear set for the right flank, while Kostas Tsimikas contests the left-back role against Mario Hermoso for a starting place. The central defensive duel between Evan N'Dicka and Fiorentina's Kean will be a critical battleground — N'Dicka has struggled more than usual against Kean's pace and explosive moments from his time at Juventus. Fiorentina's Arthur Atta will be their wildcard variable, looking to disrupt Roma's defensive shape by dropping deep and unsettling the back line. Molina will have dual duties: creating danger down the flank through his runs while containing the constant forward drives of Valdepeñas. The final training session takes place this afternoon at Trigoria, where remaining selection dilemmas—including the Mora-Soulé contest and the Cristante-Neil El Aynaoui decision—will be resolved. Gasperini continues to wait for one more attacking wide player with different characteristics from Mora during the summer window. Monday brings the first competitive test of the season, a tactical chess match between two managers with distinct philosophies and clear identities. Roma will need a strong start in a title race that this year features more Champions League contenders than ever before.

Rodrigo Mora, a Portuguese midfielder who has joined Roma from Porto, will make his debut at the Stadio Olimpico hoping to replicate the impact Sergio Oliveira made on 16 January 2022. Oliveira, who arrived at Roma that day, needed just 33 minutes to score from the penalty spot in a 1–0 win over Cagliari under José Mourinho, kickstarting a spell that would yield three goals and, crucially, the UEFA Europa Conference League title within months. Four years on, Mora—a 2007-born prospect—arrives with the same objective: an immediate impression at the stadium and in Serie A. Against Fiorentina, Mora could start from the bench in support of Donyell Malen and his idol Paulo Dybala. Though Mora and Oliveira play different positions, both share the ambition to leave their mark from the outset. The class of 2007 wants to score on his Olimpico bow, just as Oliveira did. History does not truly repeat itself, but on Monday it may find new paths to do so—and Mora is hoping to begin precisely there: with a goal, with the entire Olimpico his to claim.

Roma's Serie A season opens on Monday at the Olimpico against Fiorentina. Gasperini will largely depend on the core squad from last season, with few new faces starting from the first minute. Molina is certain of a place in the lineup, while Mora is competing with Soulé for a starting spot. Castro and Koulierakis will begin on the bench. Malen and Dybala will lead the attack, with Koné expected to start in midfield alongside Cristante, and Wesley playing on the left. The defence will feature the familiar trio of Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso. Roma–Fiorentina is the opening fixture of Serie A Enilive. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and in co-exclusive coverage on Sky Sport, with kickoff at 20:45. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription to watch on television; the app can be downloaded on smart TV, Xbox, or PlayStation. Alternatively, the match can be streamed via Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and TIM VISION Box. Live commentary will be available on Forzaroma.info, with updates across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Gasperini is preparing Roma's opening lineup for Monday's visit of Fiorentina, with the shape of his team already taking clearer form in the final days of the transfer window. The Stadio Olimpico will host Fiorentina, managed by Grosso, who despite their youth and last season's league position will present a stern test. Gasperini has identified Fiorentina's preference for a 4-3-3 setup during summer friendlies and is likely to counter with a 3-4-1-2 formation against their four-man defence, adapting his usual structure. That system would see Rodrigo Mora operating as the trequartista behind the Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen partnership, a position where the Argentine could make an immediate impact and deliver more options than Matías Soulé offers from the left flank. The formation can shift to a 3-4-2-1 during play when Malen presses higher up the pitch. Gasperini will keep some selection decisions until the final stages of Monday's match. Wesley and Molina appear set for the right flank, while Kostas Tsimikas contests the left-back role against Mario Hermoso for a starting place. The central defensive duel between Evan N'Dicka and Fiorentina's Kean will be a critical battleground — N'Dicka has struggled more than usual against Kean's pace and explosive moments from his time at Juventus. Fiorentina's Arthur Atta will be their wildcard variable, looking to disrupt Roma's defensive shape by dropping deep and unsettling the back line. Molina will have dual duties: creating danger down the flank through his runs while containing the constant forward drives of Valdepeñas. The final training session takes place this afternoon at Trigoria, where remaining selection dilemmas—including the Mora-Soulé contest and the Cristante-Neil El Aynaoui decision—will be resolved. Gasperini continues to wait for one more attacking wide player with different characteristics from Mora during the summer window. Monday brings the first competitive test of the season, a tactical chess match between two managers with distinct philosophies and clear identities. Roma will need a strong start in a title race that this year features more Champions League contenders than ever before.