Roma to wear grey third kit at Manchester United

Roma are two goals up at Old Trafford after 20 minutes of the Champions League league-phase match against Manchester United, but Gian Piero Gasperini has been dealt another injury blow. Devyne Rensch collapsed to the ground in the 20th minute with a muscle problem and was unable to continue. Emanuele Lulli came on in his place. The setback adds to Gasperini's growing list of injured players. Roma have made a strong start, and the loss of Rensch comes at a time when the squad is already stretched. His condition will be assessed in the coming days. The Dutch defender was forced off early in the first half after going down with what appeared to be a muscular problem. Roma's opening 20 minutes were described as extraordinary, with the Giallorossi already ahead by two goals before the injury took its toll.

A Roma fan was arrested after tension outside Old Trafford before the away section entered the stadium, with Roma supporters clashing with English police at the entrance. The away end then fell silent for fifteen minutes with banners turned upside down, before the ultras began singing and urging the team on. Roma were already 2-0 up against Manchester United by the 17th minute. The ultras' silent protest came during the Manchester United fixture, with the Roma section showing their displeasure at the policing before the game. Away from the stadium, the day passed without any clashes in the city. Over three thousand Roma supporters in the English city marched to the ground together without particular problems. The incident happened in the period before kick-off, when a group of Giallorossi fans came into contact with the English police. The away section remained silent for the first quarter of an hour, with the banners reversed, before the travelling support roared the team on as Roma took control of the match.

Roma are at Old Trafford to face Manchester United in matchday four of the Champions League league phase, and the match was marked by a penalty awarded against Heaven. Spanish referee Gil Manzano is in charge, with assistants Ayuso and Barbero. Munuera is the fourth official, while Del Cerro Grande is the VAR with Fernandez as assistant VAR. In the 16th minute, Heaven handled Soulé's shot, and Gil Manzano pointed to the spot. The VAR conducted a silent check, which inevitably confirmed the penalty. The incident came after a sharp early flashpoint: in the 19th minute, Soulé and Bruno Fernandes were both booked after a bust-up following a throw-in. Soulé was angry with the Portuguese midfielder, who had not kicked the ball out with Rensch on the ground. The handball and the booking of Soulé made for a tense opening for Roma at a difficult venue in the Champions League. Soulé, who was involved in both the penalty chance and the dispute, was at the centre of the early action.