Roma must sell before June 30; Pruzzo backs Svilar, Ciotti eyes Scamacca

Nicolò Tresoldi has attracted widespread interest after scoring a hat-trick against Inter in the most recent UEFA Champions League game, with multiple clubs preparing bids for the January transfer window. Roma attempted to sign the striker last summer with an offer of €35M, but Club Brugge rejected the bid as insufficient. The capital club has since withdrawn from the race after pivoting toward Santiago Castro to provide backup to Donyell Malen. Tresoldi, who represents Germany U-21 and has been tracked by Barcelona, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig, is now valued between €54M and €63M following his recent performances. Club Brugge's position has strengthened considerably after selling Christos Tzolis to Arsenal for €40M, which will allow them to hold out for a premium fee. The article suggests the window for Serie A clubs to acquire Tresoldi has closed: he is now beyond their financial reach, and moves abroad in January or at the end of the season are more likely. Tresoldi has bagged nine goals already this season. While he is reportedly a massive Milan fan, AC Milan have not shown serious interest, having made a splash for Gonçalo Ramos with Francesco Camarda as backup. Tresoldi stated that he remains undecided about which national team to represent, as Italy are attempting to convince him to switch from Germany U-21. He indicated he would face less competition in Jürgen Klopp's side.

José Mourinho has made clear he has no intention of letting Endrick leave Real Madrid, directly warning rival clubs including Roma that they will have to contend with him to sign the Brazilian forward. Endrick was a long-standing Roma target last summer under Gasperini, and came close to joining the club in August before Mourinho intervened and persuaded him to stay at Madrid, where he has since received minimal playing time. At a press conference on 13 October ahead of Roma's match against Real Madrid, Mourinho was asked directly about Endrick's future and responded bluntly: "I club interessati dovranno lottare con me per ingaggiarlo. Lo adoro, ha un potenziale di altissimo livello ed è molto importante per noi. Non ha bisogno di essere ceduto in prestito, farà grandi cose e avrà un grande successo qui. Giocherà presto." Roma continue to monitor the 21-year-old, who impressed during a six-month spell at Lyon in France, where he scored 8 goals in limited appearances. Milan and Aston Villa are also credited with interest. Roma's sporting director Tony D'Amico is meanwhile evaluating other concrete options to strengthen the club's attack in January.

Roma have begun planning reinforcements for the January transfer window and have set their sights on Daniel Banjaqui, a 2008-born right-back at Benfica considered one of Europe's most promising young talents in his position. The interest comes as the club looks ahead to both immediate needs and longer-term recruitment options. Banjaqui has already attracted attention from several clubs, including Juventus, according to German transfer outlet Transfersfeed. The move would form part of Roma's broader strategy to strengthen the squad in the coming window, with ambitious signings under consideration beyond their existing targets.

Mile Svilar is continuing his rehabilitation work in Belgium as Roma count down his return to action. The goalkeeper posted a carousel of photos on social media with the caption: "This too shall pass." Svilar is expected back after the November international break, though head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is hoping to have him available for the match against Sassuolo on 7 November. Pierluigi Gollini will continue in goal for the coming fixtures. Gollini featured against Real Madrid and was among the poorest performers in that match.

Roma conceded three goals in the final eight minutes of their Champions League match against Real Madrid at the Olimpico on Wednesday evening, suffering their first defeat of the season. The collapse has reignited debate about the club's recurring vulnerability in moments of control: this is now the third occasion under Gasperini when a two-goal advantage has evaporated against major opponents. Earlier in the season, Roma surrendered a 3–1 lead to draw 3–3 at home with Juventus, Juventus scoring their leveller from set play, and later drew 2–2 at home to Inter after leading 2–0 in the first half. Gasperini himself identified three corners that became three goals in Madrid's comeback as a key factor, but the article frames Roma's collapse as a deeper psychological phenomenon—a sudden loss of nerve at the decisive moment that manifests physically, comparing it to an athlete freezing at the critical juncture of a match. Roma host Genoa, managed by De Rossi, on Saturday. The club will be weakened by absences: goalkeepers Mile Svilar and midfielder Bryan Cristante are injured, as are Manu Koné and Paulo Dybala; forward Donyell Malen is suspended. Roma will have only 16 outfield players available. The squad is at its minimum, and the team faces the match fatigued by their effort against Madrid and traumatised by the manner of their defeat. How Roma respond will test whether this pattern of late collapses can be arrested.

Roma aim to bounce back from a 4–3 defeat to Real Madrid when they travel to Genoa on Saturday evening. The match kicks off at 20:45 as the Giallorossi look to recover from the dramatic comeback they conceded against the Spanish side. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini will hold his pre-match press conference tomorrow at 13:30 from Trigoria. The Giallorossi boss will assess the fitness of Manu Koné and Paulo Dybala before finalising his team selection for the Serie A encounter. Mile Svilar and Bryan Cristante remain unavailable for the trip.

Roma face Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 17 October at 20:45 in Serie A matchday seven, aiming to return to winning ways after a 4–3 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. The Giallorossi drew 0–0 against Como and 0–0 against Inter before the Real Madrid loss; they have not won since facing Torino. Genoa, managed by Daniele De Rossi, won their first match of the season last time out, beating Fiorentina 2–1. Gasperini will make changes to his squad following injuries sustained against Real Madrid. Manu Koné left the pitch in the first half with a muscle problem, while Paulo Dybala was substituted at half-time with a muscular strain; both remain under assessment as of 15 October, with recovery timings unclear. Mile Svilar is out with a fractured toe, Bryan Cristante with a knee problem, and Donyell Malen suspended following his red card against Como. Roma last won on matchday six against Torino. In Gasperini's 3–4–2–1 formation, Pierluigi Gollini will start in goal with Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso in the three-man defence. Emanuele Lulli and Wesley are set for the full-back positions, with Marten de Roon and Niccolò Pisilli in midfield. Santiago Castro will lead the attack in place of the suspended Malen, Matías Soulé will play behind him, and Rodrigo Mora is favoured to complete the attacking line if Dybala cannot recover; Lorenzo Pellegrini is an alternative. De Rossi's Genoa are likely to line up in a 4–4–1–1 with goalkeeper Bijlow, but a 3–5–2 with Vitinha alongside the striker remains possible. Roma hold a dominant record at the Olimpico against Genoa: across 65 official matches played in the capital, the Giallorossi have won 48, Genoa 9, with 8 draws. Most recently Roma won 3–1 on 29 December 2025; before that, on 17 January 1990, Genoa last won at the Olimpico, prevailing 1–0. The official lineups will be confirmed before kickoff. The match will be broadcast on DAZN and Sky Sport, with streaming available through NOW and Sky Go according to subscription level.

Roma squandered a dominant 82-minute display against Real Madrid at the Olimpico to suffer a heavy defeat in the Champions League. After controlling the match with high-quality football and commanding Real Madrid for the opening phase, Roma's discipline collapsed in the final eight minutes as three goals — all conceded from corner kicks — left the Stadio Olimpico in despair. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini received a rating of 6.5 across the Italian press for his tactical setup, but his side's defensive frailties in set pieces proved fatal. The match saw several substitutions: Manu Koné was withdrawn after just 16 minutes for Niccolò Pisilli, while Gianluca Mancini departed at the 63-minute mark for Leonardo Balerdi. Daniele Ghilardi and Nahuel Molina both entered late in the contest. Among the five major Italian outlets' player ratings, Donyell Malen emerged as Roma's standout performer, earning marks of 7.5 to 8 across the press box. Pierluigi Gollini and Balerdi drew the harshest assessments, with ratings ranging from 4.5 to 6 for the goalkeeper and 5 to 6 for the defender. Wesley drew consistent praise for a solid defensive showing, rated 6.5 to 7.5, while Matías Soulé and Evan N'Dicka also featured prominently in the squad across the 90 minutes.

Roma held their own against Real Madrid for 80 minutes in a Champions League encounter at the Olimpico, twice taking the lead through Donyell Malen's brace, but conceded three goals in a devastating late collapse that handed the Spanish side victory. Malen emerged as the standout performer, earning praise across all six major Italian newspapers for his attacking display and two-goal contribution. Matías Soulé also drew consistent ratings in the 7–7.5 range for his involvement in Roma's attacking play, notably providing the assist for the second goal. Gasperini's side dominated large stretches of the match and came close to a third goal, but a series of set-piece lapses—attributed in the match analysis to tactical adjustments—proved fatal. The defensive vulnerabilities were magnified by poor individual performances: Leonardo Balerdi received ratings of 4.5 to 5.5 across the papers, while Nahuel Molina struggled throughout, rated between 5 and 5.5 by all outlets. Gazzetta dello Sport awarded Malen 7.5 and Soulé 6.5, while Corriere dello Sport rated Malen 7.5 and Soulé 7. Il Messaggero gave identical marks—Malen 7.5, Soulé 7—as did Il Tempo, which rated Soulé 7.5. Corriere della Sera and Leggo both scored Malen 7.5, the latter's most generous assessment across the match report cards. Balerdi's substitution at the 63-minute mark failed to arrest Roma's defensive decline. Gasperini himself received a consistent 6.5 from every outlet, reflecting the tactical merit of Roma's performance offset by the costly failure to manage the closing stages. Wesley earned widespread praise in the 6.5–7 range for his defensive work, while Evan N'Dicka and Marten de Roon also registered solid marks of 6–7.

Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné will undergo instrumental scans on 16 October to determine the severity of injuries sustained in Roma's recent fixture. Koné suffered a problem to his biceps femoris with fears of a muscle tear, while Dybala withdrew with a muscular strain. His entourage has signalled optimism, though confirmation will come after the scans. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini must navigate significant absences for the Genoa match, with Donyell Malen unavailable through suspension and Dybala and Koné unlikely to feature. This will force tactical changes beyond a typical rotation: Rodrigo Mora, Niccolò Pisilli and Santiago Castro are expected to feature more prominently. The run of injuries follows Roma's recent disappointment at the Olimpico, where Gasperini must shift focus quickly to the league fixture without time to dwell on that setback. The enforced absences represent a necessity rather than planned squad management, as the technical staff grapples with multiple unavailability. Genoa will provide Roma's immediate opportunity to bounce back, with the league offering no respite. Former manager Daniele De Rossi will return to the Olimpico as Genoa's head coach. Speaking on the fixture, De Rossi said: "Like the match last year, I prepared it like all the others and was focused on the game. Perhaps having already played against Roma might help me be a bit more detached, but the real difference is that I prepared last year's first leg worse while the second one a bit better."

Roma face Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 17 October at 20:45 in Serie A matchday seven, aiming to return to winning ways after a 4–3 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. The Giallorossi drew 0–0 against Como and 0–0 against Inter before the Real Madrid loss; they have not won since facing Torino. Genoa, managed by Daniele De Rossi, won their first match of the season last time out, beating Fiorentina 2–1. Gasperini will make changes to his squad following injuries sustained against Real Madrid. Manu Koné left the pitch in the first half with a muscle problem, while Paulo Dybala was substituted at half-time with a muscular strain; both remain under assessment as of 15 October, with recovery timings unclear. Mile Svilar is out with a fractured toe, Bryan Cristante with a knee problem, and Donyell Malen suspended following his red card against Como. Roma last won on matchday six against Torino. In Gasperini's 3–4–2–1 formation, Pierluigi Gollini will start in goal with Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso in the three-man defence. Emanuele Lulli and Wesley are set for the full-back positions, with Marten de Roon and Niccolò Pisilli in midfield. Santiago Castro will lead the attack in place of the suspended Malen, Matías Soulé will play behind him, and Rodrigo Mora is favoured to complete the attacking line if Dybala cannot recover; Lorenzo Pellegrini is an alternative. De Rossi's Genoa are likely to line up in a 4–4–1–1 with goalkeeper Bijlow, but a 3–5–2 with Vitinha alongside the striker remains possible. Roma hold a dominant record at the Olimpico against Genoa: across 65 official matches played in the capital, the Giallorossi have won 48, Genoa 9, with 8 draws. Most recently Roma won 3–1 on 29 December 2025; before that, on 17 January 1990, Genoa last won at the Olimpico, prevailing 1–0. The official lineups will be confirmed before kickoff. The match will be broadcast on DAZN and Sky Sport, with streaming available through NOW and Sky Go according to subscription level.

Gian Piero Gasperini must reshape Roma's lineup for the Genoa match after suffering disappointment against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Donyell Malen is suspended, while Manu Koné and Paulo Dybala both exited injured and are unlikely to be available, forcing the coach to hand opportunities to squad members who have seen limited action. Rodrígo Mora, Niccolò Pisilli and Santiago Castro are candidates to step up. Castro, who cost Roma 35 million euros, has been largely sidelined by Malen's form this season, receiving three consecutive starts on the bench. The article notes that Roma have become more goalscoring and incisive with Malen in the team, but there will come a point when he needs rest—and Genoa offers Castro the chance to prove himself. Pisilli, described as one of Gasperini's special projects, has been transformed by the coach over recent months and given the confidence to dominate in Serie A; he is not yet fully there but close. He will likely partner Marten de Roon at midfield. Mora, identified as among the positives from the Champions League night, is also ready to start. Castro has struck the woodwork on occasions but has been unable to convert chances, though the article suggests his moment has arrived. Pisilli has consistently made the most of his opportunities and will do so again. The Genoa fixture represents Castro's chance to break from Malen's shadow and show Gasperini he is more than a backup, leaving his own mark in giallorosso colours.