Roma show maturity in Turin win, Malen enjoying his decisive role

Fabio Maresca has been appointed to referee Udinese against Roma, a Serie A Matchday 10 fixture set for Saturday 31 October at 18:00 at the Stadio Friuli. The Italian Football Federation's referees' body (AIA) has published the full appointments for the round, and Roma, coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, travel to face Udinese in the match. Maresca, from the Naples section, will be assisted by linesmen Lo Cicero and Rossi L., with Chiffi as fourth official. The VAR will be Paterna, with Aureliano as AVAR. For Roma, the appointment places a referee from the Naples section in charge of an away game in the Friuli, with the rest of the team sheet set for the weekend. The rest of the Matchday 10 programme is also set. Bologna host Monza on Saturday 31 October at 15:00, with Zanotti refereeing. Milan meet Inter at 20:45 the same day, refereed by Guida. Juventus face Napoli at 20:45 with Sozza in charge. Lazio play Cagliari at 15:00 under Colombo, while Lecce face Genoa at 18:00 with Marchetti in the middle. Como host Venezia at 12:30 with Ferrieri Caputi, and Frosinone meet Torino at 15:00 with Mucera. Sassuolo host Fiorentina on Monday 2 November at 18:30 with Marcenaro, and Atalanta face Parma the same evening at 20:45 with Crezzini. The full list of officials for each match, including the VAR and AVAR teams, is published in the referees' designations for the 10th round of Serie A.

Referee Maresca will officiate Udinese against Roma, a match set for tomorrow at 18:00. Maresca's record with the giallorossi is positive: ten wins, five draws and six defeats. Roma's most recent victory under him came against Torino this season. The official's history with Roma has not been free of controversy. In 2021 he denied the giallorossi a penalty in their game against Milan, which was also played on Halloween. Paterna will work the VAR booth, while Aureliano will be the AVAR. Chiffi is the fourth official.

Fabio Maresca has been named referee for Udinese against Roma, a Serie A tenth-round fixture at the Bluenergy Stadium scheduled for tomorrow at 18:00. The Italian Football Referees Association (AIA) made the appointment official. Lo Cicero and Rossi will be the assistant referees, with Chiffi as fourth official. Paterna will work in the VAR room, with Aureliano as AVAR. Roma are the second-most frequently refereed side in Maresca's career. He has officiated 21 matches involving the Giallorossi, with a record of 10 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats. Tomorrow's match will be his 22nd meeting with Roma. Maresca's most recent Roma fixture came this season, when he refereed Torino against Roma in the fourth round of Serie A. Roma won that match 2-0. Roma travel to Friuli before flying directly to England for their next Champions League match against Manchester United.

Roma will travel from Udine to Manchester after Saturday's match at Udinese, having decided not to return to Rome in between. Their schedule is packed: Saturday's match in Friuli, then a Sunday morning training session at Udinese's sports centre, where the Friulani will host the giallorossi. Roma leave Trieste at 16:00 for England for the Champions League tie against Manchester United. On Monday, the eve of the game, Malen and his team-mates will train at Old Trafford at 19:00 Italian time. Gasperini's press conference, featuring one player, is scheduled for 18:20. The match against the Red Devils kicks off on Tuesday at 21:00. Roma will return to Italy on Wednesday morning rather than immediately after the game. Roma's next Serie A fixture is on Saturday 7 November, when they host Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has drawn up a shopping list as the club looks to strengthen its squad, with three signings reportedly in mind before the international break. Roma face Udinese, Manchester United and Sassuolo as the last three matches of a gruelling run of nine games in 28 days, and they are doing so short of numbers. Svilar, Dybala and Koné will not be available tomorrow, and only the last two are hoping to return from the next fixtures. The squad is stretched thin. Gasperini said earlier in the season: "La rosa va allungata" ("The squad needs to be lengthened"). While awaiting the UEFA ruling expected in November, the sporting director is already working to reinforce the team. Last January, Malen, Vaz, Venturino and Zaragoza arrived at the club. Gasperini would be content with three targeted signings: an attacking winger, a backup for Wesley and a dynamic central midfielder. For the attacking unit, the names linked are Leweling and Gittens. A surprise could be van Bommel of PSV Eindhoven, a player Roma have been monitoring for some time. Roma are also not giving up on Endrick. Real Madrid have little room for the Brazilian, who wants to leave. D'Amico will need to find the right formula, which could resemble the deal that brought Bobby in a year ago: a loan with an obligation to buy on certain conditions. Attention then turns to the wide midfield. Mendes has offered Balde of Barcelona, while the new name is Pascini of Atlético Mineiro. The most pressing problem, however, is midfield. Pellegrini will return in 2027, and Koné has frequent physical problems. Roma need a energetic runner in the centre of the park, and Moses of Slavia Prague is on the notebook.

Roma travel to Udinese for matchday 10 of Serie A, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side needing to keep pace with Inter and Lazio, who lead on 4 points more, while also keeping an eye on Como, who are just one point behind. Roma are coming off a win over Cagliari, and Lulli is on course to be retained in the starting line-up. Malen is ready to return from the start alongside Soulé, while Rodrigo Mora, decisive in the last round, is pushing for a starting place. Dybala remains out. For Udinese, there is a return to the past for Zaniolo, who is ready to help his side 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, the probable line-ups and the current Serie A standings.