Svilar out for a month with foot fracture; Gasperini seeks stronger ownership presence

Tension has escalated between Como manager Cesc Fabregas and Italy's national team medical staff over Moise Kean's availability, just hours before Como's match against Roma at the Sinigaglia. Kean, Como's striker, is currently sidelined by a strong tibia contusion sustained during international duty and will miss the Roma fixture. Fabregas opened the dispute in his pre-match press conference, criticizing the coordination between the federation and clubs. He stated that Kean suffered the injury in Italy's first match against Belgium but then played a full 90 minutes against France despite the damage. The Como boss argued that communication between the federation and clubs needs improvement, adding that Kean will require around ten days of rest and will miss Roma. "When he returns, he returns," Fabregas said. Italy's medical team responded swiftly through Dr Angelo De Carli, the national team's medical chief, via La Gazzetta dello Sport. De Carli defended the federation's handling of player welfare: "To monitor the conditions of the called-up players, the national team's medical staff keeps the club doctors constantly updated, with whom it has frequent contacts before, during and after the retreat. This was done regularly during this break window as well."

Mile Svilar will miss approximately one month with a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his right foot sustained in training, forcing Gasperini to turn to Pierluigi Gollini as Roma's goalkeeper for upcoming fixtures. The Belgian sustained the injury during a save in a training session and will miss Roma's big matches against Como, Real Madrid, Napoli and Manchester United before the mid-November international break. In a social media statement, Svilar wrote: "I didn't need this right now, but it's part of the game. I'm already focused on my recovery and determined to come back stronger than ever. In the meantime, forza Roma always. Confidence in the process." Gasperini confirmed in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Como fixture that Svilar's injury requires a month to heal, with doctors still deciding whether to insert a screw, which could extend the timeline further. Addressing Gollini's readiness, Gasperini said: "He's a player who has played consistently with me throughout his career. I found him here after he moved around a bit. He's an excellent second goalkeeper and now will have the opportunity to play with continuity. He's always trained well and must have everyone's confidence." For Roma's trip to Como, Gasperini is weighing his final team selections with Matías Soulé favoured over Lorenzo Pellegrini for the attacking midfield slot, according to Romanews.eu. Rodrigo Mora is not among the main candidates for a starting place. The tactical approach reflects Gasperini's analysis of Fabregas's Como side, which operates in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The need for greater width could favour Soulé's inclusion. Radio commentary indicated concern over the defensive implications. Andrea Pugliese noted: "Not having Svilar for a month will be heavy. The hope is he returns at his best and can perform well—you have to regain match rhythm. Roma is Europe's best defence after Arsenal right now, and this will drop significantly." Fabrizio Aspri added that Gasperini had wished for Vasquez as second goalkeeper but judged him unprepared, while Gollini has been out of action for some time.

Roma return to action after a three-week international break tomorrow at Como in a Serie A fixture scheduled for 12:30 kickoff. The Giallorossi are seeking their first victory at Como since 1989, but will be without goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who is sidelined by injury. Midfielders Bryan Cristante and defender Konstantinos Koulierakis are also unavailable. The match is the sixth round of Serie A and will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN. Viewing options include the DAZN app on smart TV, gaming consoles (Xbox or PlayStation), and streaming devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and TIM VISION Box. An active DAZN subscription is required to watch.

Roma face Como at the Sinigaglia after the international break, with head coach Gasperini managing several selection decisions ahead of the fixture. The Giallorossi will be without goalkeeper Svilar, defender Koulierakis and midfielder Cristante due to unavailability. Gasperini's expected approach centres on de Roon in midfield, with Soulé deployed in a supporting role behind the strike partnership of Dybala and Malen. The lineup suggests a fluid attacking setup designed to maximize Roma's creativity in the forward areas after the halt for international fixtures.

Mile Svilar will miss approximately one month with a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his right foot sustained in training, forcing Gasperini to turn to Pierluigi Gollini as Roma's goalkeeper for upcoming fixtures. The Belgian sustained the injury during a save in a training session and will miss Roma's big matches against Como, Real Madrid, Napoli and Manchester United before the mid-November international break. In a social media statement, Svilar wrote: "I didn't need this right now, but it's part of the game. I'm already focused on my recovery and determined to come back stronger than ever. In the meantime, forza Roma always. Confidence in the process." Gasperini confirmed in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Como fixture that Svilar's injury requires a month to heal, with doctors still deciding whether to insert a screw, which could extend the timeline further. Addressing Gollini's readiness, Gasperini said: "He's a player who has played consistently with me throughout his career. I found him here after he moved around a bit. He's an excellent second goalkeeper and now will have the opportunity to play with continuity. He's always trained well and must have everyone's confidence." For Roma's trip to Como, Gasperini is weighing his final team selections with Matías Soulé favoured over Lorenzo Pellegrini for the attacking midfield slot, according to Romanews.eu. Rodrigo Mora is not among the main candidates for a starting place. The tactical approach reflects Gasperini's analysis of Fabregas's Como side, which operates in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The need for greater width could favour Soulé's inclusion. Radio commentary indicated concern over the defensive implications. Andrea Pugliese noted: "Not having Svilar for a month will be heavy. The hope is he returns at his best and can perform well—you have to regain match rhythm. Roma is Europe's best defence after Arsenal right now, and this will drop significantly." Fabrizio Aspri added that Gasperini had wished for Vasquez as second goalkeeper but judged him unprepared, while Gollini has been out of action for some time.

Roma return to action after a three-week international break tomorrow at Como in a Serie A fixture scheduled for 12:30 kickoff. The Giallorossi are seeking their first victory at Como since 1989, but will be without goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who is sidelined by injury. Midfielders Bryan Cristante and defender Konstantinos Koulierakis are also unavailable. The match is the sixth round of Serie A and will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN. Viewing options include the DAZN app on smart TV, gaming consoles (Xbox or PlayStation), and streaming devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and TIM VISION Box. An active DAZN subscription is required to watch.

Mile Svilar will miss approximately one month with a stress fracture to the fifth toe of his right foot sustained in training, forcing Gasperini to turn to Pierluigi Gollini as Roma's goalkeeper for upcoming fixtures. The Belgian sustained the injury during a save in a training session and will miss Roma's big matches against Como, Real Madrid, Napoli and Manchester United before the mid-November international break. In a social media statement, Svilar wrote: "I didn't need this right now, but it's part of the game. I'm already focused on my recovery and determined to come back stronger than ever. In the meantime, forza Roma always. Confidence in the process." Gasperini confirmed in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Como fixture that Svilar's injury requires a month to heal, with doctors still deciding whether to insert a screw, which could extend the timeline further. Addressing Gollini's readiness, Gasperini said: "He's a player who has played consistently with me throughout his career. I found him here after he moved around a bit. He's an excellent second goalkeeper and now will have the opportunity to play with continuity. He's always trained well and must have everyone's confidence." For Roma's trip to Como, Gasperini is weighing his final team selections with Matías Soulé favoured over Lorenzo Pellegrini for the attacking midfield slot, according to Romanews.eu. Rodrigo Mora is not among the main candidates for a starting place. The tactical approach reflects Gasperini's analysis of Fabregas's Como side, which operates in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The need for greater width could favour Soulé's inclusion. Radio commentary indicated concern over the defensive implications. Andrea Pugliese noted: "Not having Svilar for a month will be heavy. The hope is he returns at his best and can perform well—you have to regain match rhythm. Roma is Europe's best defence after Arsenal right now, and this will drop significantly." Fabrizio Aspri added that Gasperini had wished for Vasquez as second goalkeeper but judged him unprepared, while Gollini has been out of action for some time.

Pierluigi Gollini will be Roma's goalkeeper for the coming weeks after Mile Svilar suffered a fractured toe and is ruled out for at least a month. Gollini faces an immediate test: a trip to Como tomorrow followed by a Champions League match against Real Madrid. The 29-year-old keeper will attempt to rediscover his form after several seasons as a reserve, with fans hoping he retains the quality he showed in 2019 when he played for Atalanta under Gasperini and earned his first Italy cap. Gollini joined Roma on 24 January 2025 on a permanent transfer from Atalanta after years moving between clubs. His history with Gasperini runs deep: he arrived at Atalanta in January 2017, initially competing for the number-one spot before establishing himself as the club's primary goalkeeper between 2018 and 2021. That period saw him flourish in both Serie A and European competition, though disagreements with Gasperini prompted a move to Tottenham in summer 2021. His spell in the Premier League was unsuccessful — he made no league appearances — and he returned to Italy. After a brief loan at Fiorentina in 2022, Gollini joined Napoli on loan in January 2023, where he won the Serie A title under Luciano Spalletti, his first national championship. He remained at Napoli the following season before returning to Atalanta. Last summer, Genoa took him on loan with a purchase option until 30 June 2025, but his time there was interrupted by surgery in autumn. The loan with Genoa was terminated early on 24 January 2025, the same day Gollini completed his permanent move to Roma.

Gasperini is navigating a packed nine-match schedule over the next 29 days with a squad stretched by absences, beginning with tomorrow's trip to Como and a midweek Champions League fixture against Real Madrid. Mile Svilar, Roma's first-choice goalkeeper, is sidelined by a lengthy injury, forcing Pierluigi Gollini into his first Serie A appearance for the club. Captain Bryan Cristante will also miss at least the next two matches, limiting Gasperini's midfield options. The coach intends to use squad rotation across both encounters without overdoing it, deploying 16 available players and rotating every department, particularly during the match itself, to keep players fresh and sharp. Changes will be concentrated on the flanks and in attack, where Gasperini plans to deploy his bench—a habitual method of his—and make best use of the wider midfielders and forwards. Ten players have been alerted for potential involvement: Molina, Lulli, Rensch, Wesley, Dybala, Malen, Soulé, Pellegrini, Castro and Mora. Gasperini will apply different structures to each department based on form and opponent; on the flanks, form and the opposing side will shape decisions, while attacking characteristics of individual players will dictate choices there. Each player effectively has a counterpart regardless of experience or age. Santiago Castro deputises for Donyell Malen at centre-forward. With Lorenzo Pellegrini's return, Matías Soulé will rotate with the former captain. The final pairing pairs high quality: Rodrigo Mora will stand in for Paulo Dybala. Defensive and midfield options are more limited, with Konstantinos Koulierakis unavailable and Cristante ruled out. At Como, Evan N'Dicka will start while Marten de Roon makes his first appearance from the beginning. Leonardo Balerdi and Niccolò Pisilli, recently back from international duty, are first changes off the bench.