Ticket ban confirmed for Rome residents at Torino match

Emanuele Lulli's fortunes have transformed dramatically in two months. The defender was on the verge of joining Avellino before head coach Gian Piero Gasperini decided to retain him, convinced he could make a contribution. Lulli has repaid that faith immediately, delivering a convincing debut and strong performances across Roma's opening three league matches this season, emerging as one of the standout positives of Roma's impressive start. His early impact has caught the attention of Italy national team coach Mancini, who is considering including Lulli among his next squad call-ups for forthcoming international friendlies. The selection will be announced on 18 September, with Mancini intent on bringing fresh, younger and more adventurous faces into the squad. Lulli could be among the surprise names included. Gasperini's decision to keep the young Roma defender in the summer window has proved prescient, with the player now on course to move from near-departure to international recognition.

Roma's opening run of three wins from three matches has driven demand for the biggest fixture on the early calendar: the Roma-Inter meeting on 19 September at the Olimpico is already sold out, ten days before kickoff. The stadium has become a fortress after victories that yielded 10 goals for and only one conceded, putting the club in contention to improve on last season's third-place finish in Serie A. The sold-out status marks the third all-ticket match of the season, following the earlier fixtures against Fiorentina and Atalanta. Before the Inter encounter, Roma travel to Turin for their next assignment. The appetite among supporters reflects the momentum Gian Piero Gasperini's side has built in their opening weeks, with the Olimpico set to provide significant backing in what is already shaping as a pivotal test of the season's ambitions.

Fabio Maresca has been appointed referee for Monday's Serie A match between Torino and Roma, the fourth round of fixtures. The official from Naples will oversee the fixture scheduled for 18:30, supported by assistants Tegoni and Fontani, with Sozza as fourth official and Aureliano and Ghersini in the VAR room. Roma's record with Maresca is the stronger of the two sides. The Giallorossi are the second team most frequently refereed by Maresca in his career after Lazio, with 20 previous encounters yielding 9 victories, 5 draws and 6 defeats. Notably, Maresca previously oversaw a clash between these same opponents: in the 2017–18 season, he refereed Roma's 3–0 home win against Torino. Most significantly, the last match Maresca officiated involving Roma was the derby against Lazio, a 2–0 victory for the Giallorossi. Torino's record with Maresca is less favourable than Roma's. The Piedmontese side has 15 previous encounters with the referee, posting 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. Torino's last victory under Maresca came in the previous season, a 4–1 win over Parma. For Maresca, this will be another meeting with two sides he has refereed many times before, with the specific head-to-head history between Roma and Torino providing encouragement for the Giallorossi.