Stadio Olimpico set for all-yellow crowd as Fiorentina fans banned from travelling

Konstantinos Koulierakis has had limited playing time at Roma so far but is determined to develop under Gian Piero Gasperini. During the international break, after spells on the bench against Serbia and Netherlands and absence from the first match against Germany, Koulierakis returned to the starting lineup for Greece's encounter with Klopp's Germany on Sunday. He was among the best performers in Greece's 0–0 draw. Speaking to NovaSports after the match, the Roma defender said: "Now I can say I'm Italian. But I played for two years in Germany, I've faced most of the players. Players of the highest level. But it seemed we weren't inferior anywhere, we're simply very combative on the pitch, alongside the quality we have. We suffered on the pitch because they are a team of the highest level. In the end, we managed to get a precious point, which makes us look very good."

Roma travel to Como for a Serie A encounter on Sunday at 12:30 for matchday six, immediately after the international break. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 formation with Mile Svilar in goal, a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi and Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina and Wesley on the flanks, and Marten de Roon and Manu Koné in midfield. Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini are set to operate in the attacking third, with Donyell Malen leading the line. Competition for places remains open in several positions: Evan N'Dicka and Balerdi are competing for the third centre-back slot, while Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are battling for a spot in the advanced midfield alongside Pellegrini. The selection is being shaped by ongoing injury concerns across the squad. Roma arrive still near the top of the league table but must recalibrate after two weeks disrupted by international departures. For Gasperini, the priority is assessing the condition of players returning late from their national teams and rotating the squad without sacrificing defensive stability in what is expected to be a challenging away fixture. Como, managed by Cesc Fabregas, will field a 4-2-3-1 setup and attempt to exploit home advantage and their attacking resources. Historically, Roma hold the upper hand in the head-to-head record, with 13 victories compared to Como's 7, and 8 draws across 28 Serie A meetings. The most recent encounter came on 15 March 2026 at the Sinigaglia, where Como won 2-1. Roma took the lead through Donyell Malen's penalty on 7 minutes, but Como reversed the result in the second half with goals from Douvikas and Diego Carlos. The match will be broadcast live on DAZN via smartphone, PC, tablet or the official website. Official lineups will be announced approximately one hour before kick-off.

Roma will travel to the Stadio Olimpico on 14 October to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, with José Mourinho's side boosted by the return of key players from injury. Kylian Mbappé and Valverde have recovered from recent problems that had caused serious concern at the Spanish club, and defender Ibrahima Konaté is also on the path back to fitness. Mourinho had been deeply worried about the injury situation in recent days, but the outlook has become more reassuring ahead of fixtures against Villareal and Roma. The Real Madrid manager will likely manage his recovered stars carefully to avoid setbacks. Although the Portuguese coach could potentially field them in the league match against Villareal, he is expected to opt for longer rest periods for his key players given the congested fixture schedule across all competitions. Mourinho will aim to avoid any relapse among his squad as he prepares to return to the capital, where he previously managed Roma.