Roma push contract renewals as Dybala, Pellegrini and Çelik deals expire

Roma travel to Udinese for Serie A matchday 10, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side needing to keep pace with Inter and Lazio, who sit top on 4 points more than Roma, while also keeping an eye on Como, who are just one point behind. Roma come into the fixture after beating Cagliari. Defender Lulli is set for a confirmation in the starting line-up after the win over Cagliari. Donyell Malen is ready to return from the start alongside Matías Soulé. Rodrigo Mora, decisive in the last round, is pushing for a starting shirt. Paulo Dybala remains out. On the Udinese side, Zaniolo is set for a return to his old club, ready to help the hosts climb a table that is very complicated for the Friulani. The article also covers where to watch the match on television (Sky and Dazn), the kickoff time and the current Serie A standings.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium this afternoon to face Udinese, managed by Kosta Runjaic, in the tenth round of Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive in Friuli unbeaten in the league and looking to build on their midweek win over Cagliari. Udinese are seeking a victory they have not managed since late August, and will try to use home advantage against a Roma side still missing several players. Gasperini will be without Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala. With two hours to kick-off, the Roma coach appears set to make further changes from the Cagliari game. Ghilardi is expected to get a chance in defence, while Rodrigo Mora is the favourite to partner Soulé behind Malen in attack. Udinese's probable line-up is in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Ebosse; Vojvoda, Karlström, Piotrowski, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Zaniolo; Davis. Roma are also set up 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Udinese's substitutes are Mrozek, Padelli, Lovric, Zarraga, Bertola, Palma, Miller, Zanoli, Arizala, Unai Gomez and Chakvetadze. Roma's bench comprises Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Castro, Lulli, Mancini, Balerdi, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Camara. The referee is Maresca of Napoli, with assistants Lo Cicero and Rossi L. The fourth official is Chiffi, while Paterna is the VAR and Aureliano the assistant VAR.

Nahuel Molina is set to return to the starting line-up in Serie A, with Gian Piero Gasperini choosing him to face his former club Udinese. The Argentine has made a strong start to his Roma career, with 2 assists in 375 minutes, matching the figure Celik recorded last year in 34 matches. Gasperini had preferred Emanuele Lulli in the early games, though, as the young defender has been on a clear upward trajectory. Tonight Molina will play on the flanks alongside Wesley, a set-up that puts Roma's attacking width at the heart of the plan. The fixture takes Molina back to the stadium that did more than any other to shape his football, more than four years after he last played there. His last visit came on 14 May 2022 in Udinese-Spezia, a match in which he also scored his last goal before his move to Atletico. Gasperini is hoping for a moment of that former-player magic, banking on the so-called law of the ex to deliver a goal. There is also a question of rest for Lulli ahead of the trip to Manchester, with Old Trafford the venue on Tuesday evening. The possibility that Lulli is rested is open, but the selections for the Tuesday trip to Old Trafford are still a puzzle for the coaching staff.

Roma travel to Udinese for Serie A matchday 10, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side needing to keep pace with Inter and Lazio, who sit top on 4 points more than Roma, while also keeping an eye on Como, who are just one point behind. Roma come into the fixture after beating Cagliari. Defender Lulli is set for a confirmation in the starting line-up after the win over Cagliari. Donyell Malen is ready to return from the start alongside Matías Soulé. Rodrigo Mora, decisive in the last round, is pushing for a starting shirt. Paulo Dybala remains out. On the Udinese side, Zaniolo is set for a return to his old club, ready to help the hosts climb a table that is very complicated for the Friulani. The article also covers where to watch the match on television (Sky and Dazn), the kickoff time and the current Serie A standings.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium this afternoon to face Udinese, managed by Kosta Runjaic, in the tenth round of Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive in Friuli unbeaten in the league and looking to build on their midweek win over Cagliari. Udinese are seeking a victory they have not managed since late August, and will try to use home advantage against a Roma side still missing several players. Gasperini will be without Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala. With two hours to kick-off, the Roma coach appears set to make further changes from the Cagliari game. Ghilardi is expected to get a chance in defence, while Rodrigo Mora is the favourite to partner Soulé behind Malen in attack. Udinese's probable line-up is in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Ebosse; Vojvoda, Karlström, Piotrowski, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Zaniolo; Davis. Roma are also set up 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Udinese's substitutes are Mrozek, Padelli, Lovric, Zarraga, Bertola, Palma, Miller, Zanoli, Arizala, Unai Gomez and Chakvetadze. Roma's bench comprises Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Castro, Lulli, Mancini, Balerdi, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Camara. The referee is Maresca of Napoli, with assistants Lo Cicero and Rossi L. The fourth official is Chiffi, while Paterna is the VAR and Aureliano the assistant VAR.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese in the tenth round of Serie A Enilive, with kick-off at 18:00. Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Mile Svilar and Lorenzo Pellegrini, all absent for the trip. Roma arrive in Friuli with strong numbers. They are unbeaten in the league after nine rounds, with six wins and three draws, and boast the second-best defence in Serie A, having conceded just eight goals. Udinese, under Runjaic, are looking for a turnaround after a difficult period. A 0-0 draw with Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but the hosts have not won in seven rounds. Their home form is the main concern: four straight defeats at the Bluenergy Stadium and 311 minutes without scoring in front of their own fans. Roma's probable line-up is a 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, and Molina, Cristante, De Roon and Wesley in midfield. Soulé and Mora support Malen up front. Gasperini has again called up two players from the Primavera, Di Nunzio and Camara, and is relying on the young Mora to beat Runjaic's side. Udinese also line up in a 3-4-2-1, with Okoye in goal, Abankwah, Kabasele and Palma in defence, and Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp among the attacking options alongside Davis. Head-to-head records favour Roma in Friuli. In 55 meetings there, Roma have won 24, Udinese 18, and 13 have ended level. The most recent meeting, last January, went to Udinese, who won 1-0 with a goal from Ekkelenkamp. Udinese have also won two of their last four home matches against the capital club. The match is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription, and can watch through the app on a smart TV or on a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation. Alternatively, it can be streamed on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Live text coverage is available on Forzaroma.info, with updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium this afternoon to face Udinese, managed by Kosta Runjaic, in the tenth round of Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrive in Friuli unbeaten in the league and looking to build on their midweek win over Cagliari. Udinese are seeking a victory they have not managed since late August, and will try to use home advantage against a Roma side still missing several players. Gasperini will be without Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala. With two hours to kick-off, the Roma coach appears set to make further changes from the Cagliari game. Ghilardi is expected to get a chance in defence, while Rodrigo Mora is the favourite to partner Soulé behind Malen in attack. Udinese's probable line-up is in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Okoye; Abankwah, Kabasele, Ebosse; Vojvoda, Karlström, Piotrowski, Kamara; Ekkelenkamp, Zaniolo; Davis. Roma are also set up 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Udinese's substitutes are Mrozek, Padelli, Lovric, Zarraga, Bertola, Palma, Miller, Zanoli, Arizala, Unai Gomez and Chakvetadze. Roma's bench comprises Vasquez, De Marzi, Rensch, Koulierakis, Castro, Lulli, Mancini, Balerdi, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Camara. The referee is Maresca of Napoli, with assistants Lo Cicero and Rossi L. The fourth official is Chiffi, while Paterna is the VAR and Aureliano the assistant VAR.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese in the tenth round of Serie A Enilive, with kick-off at 18:00. Gian Piero Gasperini will be without Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Mile Svilar and Lorenzo Pellegrini, all absent for the trip. Roma arrive in Friuli with strong numbers. They are unbeaten in the league after nine rounds, with six wins and three draws, and boast the second-best defence in Serie A, having conceded just eight goals. Udinese, under Runjaic, are looking for a turnaround after a difficult period. A 0-0 draw with Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but the hosts have not won in seven rounds. Their home form is the main concern: four straight defeats at the Bluenergy Stadium and 311 minutes without scoring in front of their own fans. Roma's probable line-up is a 3-4-2-1 with Gollini in goal, Ghilardi, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, and Molina, Cristante, De Roon and Wesley in midfield. Soulé and Mora support Malen up front. Gasperini has again called up two players from the Primavera, Di Nunzio and Camara, and is relying on the young Mora to beat Runjaic's side. Udinese also line up in a 3-4-2-1, with Okoye in goal, Abankwah, Kabasele and Palma in defence, and Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp among the attacking options alongside Davis. Head-to-head records favour Roma in Friuli. In 55 meetings there, Roma have won 24, Udinese 18, and 13 have ended level. The most recent meeting, last January, went to Udinese, who won 1-0 with a goal from Ekkelenkamp. Udinese have also won two of their last four home matches against the capital club. The match is broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN. Viewers will need a DAZN subscription, and can watch through the app on a smart TV or on a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation. Alternatively, it can be streamed on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Live text coverage is available on Forzaroma.info, with updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese today, the last match before the international break, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side aiming to keep their winning run going despite a heavy injury list. Roma then fly to Manchester for their Champions League clash at Old Trafford and close the cycle at the Olimpico against Sassuolo. According to Corriere della Sera, Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala are all absent, yet Gasperini's team approach the fixture with confidence. Roma have already collected four more points than at this stage last season against the same opponents, and the side are showing clear progress. Around 5,000 fans will travel to Friuli to back the team. Gasperini can also reach a notable landmark: becoming the fastest coach in Roma history to reach 30 Serie A wins, ahead of Spalletti, Capello and Mourinho. The coach is expected to rely on his core players and rotate the squad. Ghilardi and Hermoso are set to start either side of N'Dicka, with Wesley on the flanks and Soulé and Mora operating behind Donyell Malen, the team's main focal point up front.

Emanuele Lulli has been one of the surprises of the season, and Gian Piero Gasperini is the coach who insisted on keeping him at Roma and turning him into one of the most interesting wingers in Serie A. After just seven matches in the giallorossi shirt, Lulli has already shown he has what it takes to establish himself: he runs, he fights, he scores and he creates goals for team-mates. He is a complete winger who makes an impact in both phases of play, giving Gasperini exactly what he was looking for. For the coach, it is a return to familiar ground. At Roma he has found the wide players he likes, the same kind that allowed him to build a side capable of making the difference at Bergamo. The greatest credit, though, goes to Gasperini for believing in Lulli when others might have let him go. Looking back shows how much has changed. Turkish full-back Zeki Çelik, who played in that role, collected two goals in 151 appearances for Roma. Lulli needed just seven matches to match that tally. The article describes that gap as enormous, and it says it reflects the weight of this new bet on the young player. Çelik's departure to Juventus, which initially looked hard to swallow, now takes on a different meaning, described as a genuine sliding door moment for the giallorossi season. Roma have found a new protagonist, Gasperini has another winger to back, and the fans have a young player to cherish. Lulli comes from Palestrina, is a 2007-born player and has a world of opportunity ahead of him. Above all, the article concludes, he has already found his place: at Roma, his team.

Roma lost Celik in the transfer market, a departure that many considered painful, but the positive side has been the emergence of Pierluigi Lulli, who has moved from the Primavera to scoring his first Serie A goal. The development has been described as the defining 'sliding door' of the window. The Italian coverage frames Lulli's breakthrough as the positive counterweight to losing Zeki Çelik, whose exit was widely viewed as a painful one for the club. Lulli's first league goal marks a significant step for a player who has come through the youth ranks to the first team. The report was published on 19 October 2026 and is headlined around the idea that Lulli is the key figure to emerge from the market, as Roma look to build on his progress.

Roma's full-backs have become a cornerstone of Gian Piero Gasperini's push to the top of Serie A, a marked shift from last season when they proved problematic. Wesley and Nahuel Molina are now among the club's key strengths, and both will start when Roma resume the league campaign against Como, where they will face manager Fabregas. The turnaround reflects Gasperini's tactical evolution since arriving at the club: in his first season, Wesley was the only defender fully convincing on the flanks, while Zeki Çelik had to make do elsewhere. Now the picture is entirely different. Gasperini has uncovered Emanuele Lulli in the course of the season, and Molina has gradually built his fitness, delivering quality and assists to Roma's attacking phase. For the Como fixture, Gasperini plans to deploy Molina on the right and Wesley on the left. The selection reflects not just Roma's attacking ambitions but also Gasperini's defensive strategy: by using two attacking full-backs, he aims to stretch Como's wide players—Baturina on one flank and Diao on the other—and occupy them throughout the match. Wesley, the more naturally offensive of the pair, will be tasked with driving forward and supporting the build-up play. Molina is likely to carry greater defensive responsibility, balancing his own contributions with the need to contain Como's threats on the wing.