Roma prepare for Fiorentina; Vanoli recovers two key players

Gian Piero Gasperini will address the media on Saturday at 13:30 in the press room at the Centro Sportivo Fulvio Bernardini as Roma continue preparations for the new season. The club has also announced ticket sales for the Distinti Nord-Ovest section for the Fiorentina match and for a September fixture against Atalanta. Gasperini, appointed in 2025, remains the focal point of Roma's setup as they prepare for their campaign. Paulo Dybala has signalled his readiness ahead of the Fiorentina encounter, underlining the squad's competitive mood as the season approaches.

Roma's Serie A match at Lecce on Monday 31 August faces uncertainty over the stadium's safety certification. The Via del Mare is currently undergoing major renovation work ahead of the Mediterranean Games, scheduled for 22 August. The Provincial Vigilance Commission of the Lecce Prefectural Office granted approval following a six-hour inspection on the evening of 19 August for the Mediterranean Games events, but authorities must conduct a separate safety and usability verification to clear the stadium for the league fixture. The inspection is critical for Roma fans, as it will determine whether the away section can open as planned. Gasperini's side will begin their 2026–27 campaign against Fiorentina at the Olimpico on Monday 24 August, seven days before the Lecce trip. Local institutions have expressed optimism, though a final decision is expected in the coming days.

Paulo Dybala has shared photographs from Roma's final home match of last season on social media as the club prepares for the opening fixture against Fiorentina. The Argentine forward posted images from a May encounter and wrote: "The last match at home, with great desire to start the same way." Roma won that fixture 2–0, and Dybala's post reflects the squad's anticipation ahead of their return to the Olimpico for the new campaign. With the 2025–26 season now closed, Roma are looking to build momentum under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The opening match against Fiorentina marks the beginning of the 2026–27 season, and the players have been expressing their excitement through social media as they prepare for competitive action. Dybala's message underlines the squad's determination to replicate the strong finish of the previous campaign and carry that confidence into the new term.