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Niccolò Pisilli scored while wearing the captain's armband in Roma's European win over Slovan Bratislava, echoing Francesco Totti, who scored his first goal as captain against Fiorentina in 1998. It is the third goal of the season for the 2004-born midfielder, who may now get a chance on the trequarti in the next match away to Napoli at the Maradona. Gian Piero Gasperini's side are enjoying a strong spread of goals: eleven different players have scored in the first ten matches, which puts the capitolini ahead of the other Italian clubs, Inter included. Donyell Malen leads the attacking output with nine goals and now faces the trip to Napoli. Roma are also dealing with a complicated injury situation. Marten de Roon has made an important contribution as well. He has accumulated 170 minutes across his last three matches, played in six days, and scored his first Champions League goal. The Dutchman leads the team's midfielders for ball recoveries and attempted clearances, confirming his physical condition is improving.

Niccolò Pisilli scored his first Champions League goal for Roma, wearing the captain's armband after Lorenzo Pellegrini was forced off injured. The goal came within seconds of him taking over the armband, in front of the Curva Sud. The article recalls that Pisilli first scored for Roma in Europa League against Sheriff in 2023, and that he has now grown into a central figure. It notes that Francesco Totti scored in the same way in 1998, when Aldair was unavailable and Totti wore the armband for the first time, also scoring his first goal as captain. The article adds that Totti was in the stands at the Olimpico watching Roma that day. Pisilli is already on three goals this season and is carving out an important role in Gasperini's plans. The article suggests Pisilli could be asked to play again in a more advanced role, on the trequartista position, for the trip to Napoli, given Roma's shortage of forwards. It describes him as ready for the task.

Roma's Serie A Matchday 8 fixture against Napoli, managed by Antonio Allegri, will be refereed by Colombo of the Como section, with the match kicking off Saturday at 18:00 at Napoli's home ground. Roma travel to the Diego Armando Maradona...