Roma travel to Udinese in home red; Dybala out; Desideri doubts January market

Former Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano has praised Roma striker Santiago Castro after his goal against Genoa, calling it "a champion's move". Italiano, now enjoying his experience in Istanbul, spoke to Gianluca Di Marzio on Sky Calcio Unplugged and singled out the Argentine's finish as the highlight of the recent match. Italiano worked with Castro during his time at Bologna, where the two spent two seasons together. The former boss said the forward has a natural flair for the spectacular and that he has seen it on the training ground. The praise comes as Castro's goal put him back at the centre of attention around the club. Italiano said: "Against Genoa he scored a great goal, a move worthy of a champion. Santi has those kinds of moves in him. In training, in those two years at Bologna, he kept inventing moves like an Argentine, a player who inside the box has so often managed to score important goals."

The four Argentines in the Roma squad — Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro, Matías Soulé and Nahuel Molina — were pictured playing cards on the flight that took the team to Udine, where Roma face Runjaic's side tomorrow with a 6pm kick-off. The group played on a personalised table bearing the Argentina national team crest and the shirt numbers of all five of the group's players, including the No. 21 of Paulo Dybala, who will not be available for the match tomorrow either. The photo published by the club has already gone viral on social media. The Argentine contingent at the club has grown considerably in the latest summer transfer window, and the image highlights the close bond within the group as Roma prepare for the trip to the Friuli. The snapshot captures the mix of smiles, concentration and friendly rivalry that marks the group's time together on the road, with the cards game the highlight of the journey.

Gian Piero Gasperini has no fully fit options for Roma's trip to Friuli, and Donyell Malen and Rodrigo Mora are set to start in Udine. Mora is due to play alongside Matías Soulé, who is positioned behind the centre-forward. Paulo Dybala's return from the international break remains a question mark. Soulé's recovery time from his injury risks stretching out. The absences leave Gasperini with a thinner squad for the away fixture at Udinese in Friuli, and the coach is weighing up whether Dybala can return straight after the break. Roma's trip to Udine comes as the club looks to keep its form on the road in Serie A.

The four Argentines in the Roma squad — Leonardo Balerdi, Santiago Castro, Matías Soulé and Nahuel Molina — were pictured playing cards on the flight that took the team to Udine, where Roma face Runjaic's side tomorrow with a 6pm kick-off. The group played on a personalised table bearing the Argentina national team crest and the shirt numbers of all five of the group's players, including the No. 21 of Paulo Dybala, who will not be available for the match tomorrow either. The photo published by the club has already gone viral on social media. The Argentine contingent at the club has grown considerably in the latest summer transfer window, and the image highlights the close bond within the group as Roma prepare for the trip to the Friuli. The snapshot captures the mix of smiles, concentration and friendly rivalry that marks the group's time together on the road, with the cards game the highlight of the journey.

Gian Piero Gasperini has no fully fit options for Roma's trip to Friuli, and Donyell Malen and Rodrigo Mora are set to start in Udine. Mora is due to play alongside Matías Soulé, who is positioned behind the centre-forward. Paulo Dybala's return from the international break remains a question mark. Soulé's recovery time from his injury risks stretching out. The absences leave Gasperini with a thinner squad for the away fixture at Udinese in Friuli, and the coach is weighing up whether Dybala can return straight after the break. Roma's trip to Udine comes as the club looks to keep its form on the road in Serie A.

Gian Piero Gasperini has released his squad list for Udinese vs Roma, a Serie A matchday 10 fixture taking place tomorrow at 18:00. Paulo Dybala is ruled out of the trip. The squad is made up of ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora. The attacking group includes Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. Di Nunzio and Camara both feature in the travelling party, with Dybala the only notable absence from the list. The matchday 10 trip to Udine comes as Roma look to keep pace in the Serie A table.

Former Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano has praised Roma striker Santiago Castro after his goal against Genoa, calling it "a champion's move". Italiano, now enjoying his experience in Istanbul, spoke to Gianluca Di Marzio on Sky Calcio Unplugged and singled out the Argentine's finish as the highlight of the recent match. Italiano worked with Castro during his time at Bologna, where the two spent two seasons together. The former boss said the forward has a natural flair for the spectacular and that he has seen it on the training ground. The praise comes as Castro's goal put him back at the centre of attention around the club. Italiano said: "Against Genoa he scored a great goal, a move worthy of a champion. Santi has those kinds of moves in him. In training, in those two years at Bologna, he kept inventing moves like an Argentine, a player who inside the box has so often managed to score important goals."

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's trip to Udinese, with Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Paulo Dybala ruled out. The match takes place tomorrow at 18:00 at the Bluenergy Stadium and counts for the tenth matchday of Serie A. The absences of Svilar, Koné and Dybala had already been announced. Roma's squad includes the young players Di Nunzio and Camara, who are both included in the matchday group. The goalkeepers are Devis Vásquez, Giorgio De Marzi and Pierluigi Gollini. The defenders are Devyne Rensch, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Wesley, Emanuele Lulli and Daniele Ghilardi. The midfielders are Bryan Cristante, Marten de Roon, Niccolò Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Rodrigo Mora. The forwards are Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Camara.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named a 23-man squad for Udinese vs Roma, Serie A matchday 10, tomorrow, Saturday 31 October, at 18:00 at the Bluenergy Stadium. Paulo Dybala remains sidelined, while Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini are also out. There is no change from the Cagliari game. Dybala has not yet fully recovered from calf discomfort. Belgian goalkeeper Mile Svilar will only return after the November international break. Pierluigi Gollini keeps his place in goal, and the young players Di Nunzio and Camara are included in the squad. Hermoso and Balerdi are available again after overcoming recent physical knocks. The full Roma squad is: Goalkeepers: Vásquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Camara.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's trip to Udinese, with Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Paulo Dybala ruled out. The match takes place tomorrow at 18:00 at the Bluenergy Stadium and counts for the tenth matchday of Serie A. The absences of Svilar, Koné and Dybala had already been announced. Roma's squad includes the young players Di Nunzio and Camara, who are both included in the matchday group. The goalkeepers are Devis Vásquez, Giorgio De Marzi and Pierluigi Gollini. The defenders are Devyne Rensch, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Wesley, Emanuele Lulli and Daniele Ghilardi. The midfielders are Bryan Cristante, Marten de Roon, Niccolò Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Rodrigo Mora. The forwards are Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Camara.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named a 23-man squad for Udinese vs Roma, Serie A matchday 10, tomorrow, Saturday 31 October, at 18:00 at the Bluenergy Stadium. Paulo Dybala remains sidelined, while Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini are also out. There is no change from the Cagliari game. Dybala has not yet fully recovered from calf discomfort. Belgian goalkeeper Mile Svilar will only return after the November international break. Pierluigi Gollini keeps his place in goal, and the young players Di Nunzio and Camara are included in the squad. Hermoso and Balerdi are available again after overcoming recent physical knocks. The full Roma squad is: Goalkeepers: Vásquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Camara.

Roma's radio pundits have been weighing up the team ahead of tomorrow's trip to Udinese, and Lorenzo Pes on Teleradiostereo 92.7 says Paulo Dybala is unlikely to feature in the Champions League against Manchester United. Pes said: "Balerdi and Hermoso have recovered. I expect de Roon to start again. Svilar will return against Parma, the medical staff have decided not to take a risk and the goalkeeper could go back to work in Belgium. Koné trained on the pitch yesterday, his goal is to return with Sassuolo and then go to the national team. Dybala wants to be there against Manchester, but it will depend on him. He also did personalised work yesterday, and for now it is difficult to see him in the Champions League." The broadcasters are unanimous that Roma must win in Udine, and several pundits warn that the fixture is no formality. Francesco Balzani on Teleradiostereo 92.7 said: "I fear everyone. Roma are clearly stronger and must win in Udine, but when there are these closely spaced matches... And Udinese at home have always caused problems for the giallorossi. My mind is on Manchester on Sunday, and I hope the players do the same. The most important path for me remains the one in Italy, the goal is the Scudetto, and you must not fail these games against the 'small' sides." Roberto Pruzzo on Radio Radio Mattino 104.5 noted that Udinese have recovered Davis and Zaniolo and could cause problems, adding: "Roma must immediately steer the game tomorrow. In the last match Gollini made some saves and the giallorossi must be careful. In midfield Roma have few alternatives. This point of the season is delicate." The panel's predictions on the line-up vary. Ugo Trani on Teleradiostereo 92.7 said: "I think the certainties like Wesley and Malen will surely play tomorrow, the doubt is at the back. If Balerdi is well he could play him at centre-right, but if he is not at 100% he will not risk him. On the right flank, in my opinion, Lulli plays. Up front Soulé and Mora from the start, but they could also field a midfielder. I don't think they will force Koné's return before the break, also because France are there too. The Udine game frightens me, Manchester is whatever comes. But against Udinese I consider it the hardest of the three matches." Trani also said: "Ghilardi has learned a lot from Mancini, sometimes he even gives the impression he could play as a winger because he has an explosive pace." He added: "I really hope for Endrick, Milan are out. If he leaves, he comes here." Felici said on Teleradiostereo 92.7: "We need some attention towards Udinese, but we also need a sense of reality, and the conclusion is that Roma cannot afford not to win in Udine. Against Cagliari, even though the win came 4-2, it was not a stroll. In Udine you may not have to score a goal-fest, but to win you have to win." Balzani expected "two changes in defence", with Ghilardi and Balerdi alongside Hermoso, and suggested Mora could start with Cristante pushed forward and de Roon behind. Simone Valdarchi on Radio Manà Manà 90.9 expects rotation in defence and on the flanks, pointing out that Koulierakis and Mancini could be left out compared with the last outing, while at least two of Ghilardi, Balerdi and Hermoso could play. He said: "If he had the chance, I think Gasp would give Ndicka a rest too, but maybe it is not the moment." Nando Orsi on Radio Radio Mattino 104.5 was the most confident: "There is too great a gap between Roma and Udinese. All games are difficult, but on the pitch you see the differences in value. I do not see any other result besides a Roma win."