Roma roundup: Capello backs Endrick, stadium plan to be submitted before Christmas, Pisilli set to miss Nations League clash

Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli will not be available to Italy for the match against France, with Roberto Mancini naming him among the players who will be in the stands just hours before kickoff. Reporting by TMW, which the Italian source relays through TeleRadioStereo, says Pisilli will be joined on the sidelines by Honest Ahanor, Matteo Palma, Federico Gatti, Alphadjo Cisse and Mattia Liberali. Pisilli will not be able to add to his tally with the senior national team against France. The Roma midfielder has already made 4 appearances and scored one goal for Italy, but Mancini has decided not to include him in the list of players available for tonight's game. He remains with the Azzurri squad for this international break. Pisilli's selection snub comes after a strong start to the season with Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini, where he is finding consistency and a growing influence, including in front of goal. Born in 2004, he has been one of the more prominent young Italians in the Giallorossi midfield this campaign.

Roma's January transfer planning is waiting on concrete signals from the Friedkin family in Houston, with the club's strategy expected to be defined this week. The break for international fixtures is seen as a crucial moment to plan the winter window, while Roma's aim remains to stay close to the top of the Serie A table. Il Tempo reports that, barring surprises, no members of the Friedkin family are expected to arrive in Rome. The club is also waiting to learn the outcome of its settlement agreement with UEFA, which will determine the room available for investment. Gian Piero Gasperini's direct contact for market matters and corporate affairs remains CEO John Galantic, with a meeting expected in the coming days. The technical area and sporting director Tony D'Amico have already set the priorities: a striker and a winger, ideally with the qualities of Moreira, who was pursued months ago. Endrick remains at the top of the wish list, although the deal is considered complex in several respects. Kvernadze's stock among the other profiles studied by the club has fallen, as he does not fully convince. Unlike the situation last summer, Gasperini's plans also include the possibility of signing a new midfielder, should the budget granted by the ownership allow it. Although satisfied with the performance of the department, the coach has begun to reflect on the difficulties of the season so far. Koné tends to stop from time to time, De Roon, while still reliable, is of significant age, and Pellegrini is getting less and less playing time. For these reasons, if there is room to manoeuvre, Roma will consider a addition in midfield.

UEFA's verdict on Roma's settlement agreement will not arrive in November, as had been expected in recent weeks, and the definitive decision will not come until May 2027, according to Corriere della Sera, which outlines the procedure under Financial Fair Play and its possible consequences for the January transfer window. The process is longer than anticipated. On 15 October, all clubs sent UEFA their accounts closed at 30 June 2026. The examination of the documents will only begin in the final decade of November in Nyon. Even if Roma were among the first clubs analysed, any proceedings would not be opened before December or January, which is why the final decision is expected to take until late spring. The review will cover several elements: the accounts closed on 30 June, the summer transfer operations considered under the particular tolerance granted in World Cup year, and the club's overall squad cost. This last parameter is particularly important, because UEFA rules require wages, amortisation and other costs linked to the squad to remain within a set percentage of club revenues. So what changes for January? The postponement of the verdict does not bring any immediate new restrictions, but it does not free Roma from existing economic constraints either. The club remains within the settlement agreement and must continue to meet financial sustainability parameters. There will therefore be no ruling in November that directly changes D'Amico's investment possibilities. The indirect consequences could still be felt. The ownership will have to take future UEFA checks into account when setting the January budget. Significant investment, especially on wage bills and squad costs, could affect later financial parameters. This is also why Roma continue to weigh carefully formulas such as the loan with an obligation to buy, while not being able to consider these operations automatically free of effects on the accounts. Gasperini and D'Amico are therefore waiting for guidance from the ownership to establish what margins they will have available. The May decision will not prevent Roma from operating in January, but the club will still have to choose how much and how to invest. The issue is not only waiting for Nyon's judgement: it is planning the transfer market without compromising the path of financial recovery. The verdict is therefore postponed to May, but the choices for January remain entirely to be made. Gasperini is waiting for reinforcements to keep chasing the top positions, while D'Amico has already identified several targets. What is needed above all now is a decision from the Friedkins on the resources to make available, regardless of the timing of the UEFA ruling.

Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli will not be available to Italy for the match against France, with Roberto Mancini naming him among the players who will be in the stands just hours before kickoff. Reporting by TMW, which the Italian source relays through TeleRadioStereo, says Pisilli will be joined on the sidelines by Honest Ahanor, Matteo Palma, Federico Gatti, Alphadjo Cisse and Mattia Liberali. Pisilli will not be able to add to his tally with the senior national team against France. The Roma midfielder has already made 4 appearances and scored one goal for Italy, but Mancini has decided not to include him in the list of players available for tonight's game. He remains with the Azzurri squad for this international break. Pisilli's selection snub comes after a strong start to the season with Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini, where he is finding consistency and a growing influence, including in front of goal. Born in 2004, he has been one of the more prominent young Italians in the Giallorossi midfield this campaign.

Roma's squad news is mixed during the international break: Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini took part in part of Thursday's training session with the group at Trigoria, while Pierluigi Gollini and Mile Svilar trained separately. Eleven Roma players are currently with their national teams. Gian Piero Gasperini continues to work with the rest of the squad, focusing on recovering injured players ahead of the resumption of Serie A. For Svilar, the programme was agreed with the medical staff, and his condition will be assessed daily, with the aim of having him available for the match against Parma. Elsewhere, the future of Endrick may lie away from Real Madrid. According to Matteo Moretto, reporting on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the decision will rest mainly with the player, even though José Mourinho is in favour of keeping him at the Spanish club. If the Brazilian forward asked for more space and continuity, Real Madrid would be willing to consider a loan departure. The 2006-born player, who previously had a spell at Lyon, is keen to accumulate minutes and keep developing. Two Italian clubs are monitoring the situation, but Roma currently appear to have the advantage: they maintain constant contact and are following developments closely. AC Milan are further in the background, despite good relations with Roc Nation, the agency that manages the Brazilian's interests. The chances of a loan exit are reportedly increasing. In a long interview with Diario Marca, Niccolò Pisilli spoke about his bond with Roma, the coaches who shaped his career and his ambitions. The midfielder warmly recalled José Mourinho, who gave him his first-team debut and his first goal for the club: "He is a truly exquisite person. I will always be grateful to him." He also praised Gian Piero Gasperini, describing him as a master for his work at Atalanta and for the results achieved in his first season in Rome. Pisilli spoke of Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi as legendary figures, stressing the gap between their history and his own few minutes as captain. Among his football role models he named Pedri, admiring his personality and calmness on the ball. On Roma's form, he recalled the performance against Real Madrid, arguing the team has shown it can compete with anyone when it stays focused and compact. Asked what he would do if Roma won the Scudetto, he replied: "We would celebrate in great style." Roma return to action on 21 November to face Parma at the Stadio Tardini. The presence of their supporters in the away section remains uncertain: the Osservatorio Nazionale sulle Manifestazioni Sportive has postponed its assessment on the sale of tickets, without imposing restrictive measures for now. A final decision will only come after further examination. The possibility of restrictions for Roma fans, who risk being unable to follow the team to Emilia, therefore remains open. Further updates will clarify how supporters can access the stadium.

Paulo Dybala has returned to group training at Trigoria and is targeting Roma's trip to Parma on 21 November, while Endrick moves closer to a possible January loan move from Real Madrid. Roma's January market, however, is still waiting on answers from the Friedkin Group. Among the day's headlines, Gian Piero Gasperini is still awaiting clarity from the owners on his budget, and Lookman is back in the frame. Dybala has taken part in part of the session with his team-mates. Mancini is also showing encouraging signs after a problem with his hamstring. Svilar and Gollini are continuing with differentiated work, while Rensch remains out. Journalist Matteo Moretto rates the chances of a loan move for Endrick at 70 per cent, naming Roma as the main Italian suitor. The Brazilian's willingness to find more regular football will be decisive, but the deal would still need the approval of Real Madrid and of Mourinho. Endrick has played only 140 minutes in seven appearances this season, according to Corriere dello Sport, which also reports that he has turned down a move to AC Milan while Sporting Director D'Amico continues to follow him. Roma remain interested, but there is no agreement yet and there is international competition. According to Corriere della Sera, Gasperini and D'Amico do not yet know the budget available for January. A meeting with a representative of the ownership could take place in the coming days. Gasperini wants reinforcements to support the team's ambitions, but without financial guidelines D'Amico is struggling to turn sounding-out into negotiations. Il Messaggero reports a salary threshold of four million euros. Alongside Endrick, D'Amico is evaluating PSV's Ruben van Bommel and Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, two wide players whose profiles appeal to the coach. Loan formulas remain central to the plans. Repubblica reports that Roma are monitoring Lookman, who has lost ground at Atlético Madrid under Simeone and stayed on the bench for ninety minutes in their most recent match against Barcelona. The Nigerian is a former Atalanta player who has been coached by Gasperini. There has been no transfer request and no official approach from the Spanish club, but his profile matches Roma's attacking needs. Elsewhere, agent Diego Tavano has spoken about Bove's departure from Roma, recalling a tough confrontation in August 2024 with Souloukou and Ghisolfi. According to the agent, Bove never wanted to leave Trigoria and the solutions initially proposed were not welcome. Bove later joined Fiorentina and returned emotionally in front of the Curva Sud. In an interview with Marca, Lorenzo Pisilli's team-mate Niccolò Pisilli described Gasperini as an excellent coach he learns from every day, and expressed gratitude to Mourinho, who gave him his first-team debut. Asked about the captaincy comparisons with Totti and De Rossi, he said: "They made the history of the club."

Roma midfielder Niccolò Pisilli will not be available to Italy for the match against France, with Roberto Mancini naming him among the players who will be in the stands just hours before kickoff. Reporting by TMW, which the Italian source relays through TeleRadioStereo, says Pisilli will be joined on the sidelines by Honest Ahanor, Matteo Palma, Federico Gatti, Alphadjo Cisse and Mattia Liberali. Pisilli will not be able to add to his tally with the senior national team against France. The Roma midfielder has already made 4 appearances and scored one goal for Italy, but Mancini has decided not to include him in the list of players available for tonight's game. He remains with the Azzurri squad for this international break. Pisilli's selection snub comes after a strong start to the season with Roma under Gian Piero Gasperini, where he is finding consistency and a growing influence, including in front of goal. Born in 2004, he has been one of the more prominent young Italians in the Giallorossi midfield this campaign.

Dybala and Mancini have returned to training with the group at Trigoria, with both now in contention for Roma's trip to Parma on 21 November. The squad resumed work after three days' rest with thirteen players away on international duty, and Gian Piero Gasperini used the break to clear the injury list. Paulo Dybala is gradually overcoming a calf injury, while Gianluca Mancini has almost shaken off a muscle complaint. Their responses will be assessed over the coming days, but the chances of both being available at the Tardini are growing. There are also encouraging signs for Mile Svilar, who is still training apart from the group but has put his boots back on after weeks in a protective boot for a foot injury, boosting hopes of his return in goal against Parma. His recovery will also allow Pierluigi Gollini to recover more calmly from the back problem that cost him the last two matches. Gasperini is now looking ahead to the January window and will discuss the matter this week with sporting director Tony D'Amico and chief executive John Galantic. The coach's priority is to add offensive options with a profile offering pace and unpredictability. Three different options are on the club's list, though none has yet become a concrete negotiation. The internal discussions come against a backdrop of a cool and distant relationship between Gasperini and the Friedkin family. No meetings with the ownership are currently planned to define winter strategy, so the talks with D'Amico and Galantic will serve to set priorities and room for manoeuvre while awaiting decisions from the American owners.

Paulo Dybala is back in training at Trigoria with no problems in his calf, and he is expected to be fully available when Roma resume Serie A against Parma on 21 November. The Argentine trained in part of the session with the group, alongside Gianluca Mancini. Barring a late setback, he will be at Gasperini's disposal for the return to league action. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar also returned to the pitch in football boots to carry out differentiated work for the first time without his protective boot. It is a necessary step for the Serbian keeper, who is recovering from a stress fracture to his fifth toe. Svilar is expected to rejoin the group regularly in the coming days and return to the Giallorossi goal. The article notes that Roma have conceded roughly three times as many goals without him between the posts, which it describes as no coincidence. The news is a major boost for Gian Piero Gasperini as the club push in the title race. Gasperini will also have Manu Koné back at full fitness during the international break, after the French midfielder withdrew from the France squad. Gollini is also set to be available again. Lorenzo Pellegrini, however, faces a longer road back and is now aiming to return in 2027. The article adds that tickets for the away trip to Paris to face PSG go on sale from today.