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Roma travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United tomorrow, 3 November, in the fourth match of the Champions League league phase. Kick-off is at 21:00, and the game is broadcast exclusively on Sky. Gian Piero Gasperini's side come into the match after a draw with Fenerbahce and a bitter defeat to Real Madrid. Roma's first win of the campaign came two weeks ago at home against Slovan Bratislava, and they now look to collect more valuable points in the race for qualification. To watch on television, viewers will need a Sky subscription, either through the Sky channels or via the app on a smart TV or a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation. The match will be shown on channels 201, 214 and 251, namely Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport 4K (for viewers with a television that supports 4K resolution) and Sky Sport. For streaming, Sky offers the game on its SkyGo and Now TV platforms. Alternatively, it can be watched on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Fans can also follow the match through the live commentary on Forzaroma.info and through club updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Gian Piero Gasperini has warned his Roma side not to underestimate Manchester United ahead of the Champions League tie, despite the English club's poor run of results. On injuries, Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Mile Svilar are unlikely to return before the international break, although there remains a chance for the Sassuolo fixture. Rodrigo Mora is available, but team selection will be decided at the last moment. Donyell Malen is enjoying a remarkable spell: he has scored 22 goals in 27 Serie A matches in the calendar year, more than Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in their respective leagues. No player has scored more than him across Europe's top five leagues in that period, a transformation the article credits to his work under Gasperini. At Manchester United, Michael Carrick has gone nine matches without a win, and his position is increasingly under pressure. United were beaten 4-1 by Como, coached by Fabregas, a result that exposed gaps between midfield and defence. Nico Paz took advantage with two goals and an assist, and Roma's Matías Soulé, Rodrigo Mora and Donyell Malen are considered capable of exploiting the same weakness. Carrick has rejected the idea that he will be dismissed after the Roma game, saying: “Non penso che sarà così” (“I don't think that will be the case”). Dorgu and Luke Shaw are confirmed absent, while Marcus Rashford is doubtful. Carrick also recalled United's 7-1 win of 2007, calling it “una delle notti più belle della mia carriera” (“one of the best nights of my career”). Marten de Roon acknowledged the mistakes Roma made against Real Madrid, saying the side was immature in that match but is still developing. He said: “Vogliamo dare continuità alle prestazioni” (“We want to give continuity to our performances”). He also thanked supporters, adding: “Mi ha fatto piacere essere applaudito contro il Cagliari” (“It was nice to be applauded against Cagliari”). Elsewhere, Turkish press report that Greenwood had a tense exchange with Fenerbahçe president Yıldırım, asking his father and agent to find him another club. The bust-up followed his controversial omission against Göztepe. There has been no official rupture, and the club has attributed the absence to a flu-like illness. On the transfer front, Roma are reportedly monitoring Gabriel Sara, the Brazilian born in 1999 who plays for Galatasaray, with a view to a January move. Napoli, Newcastle and Everton are also said to be interested, with the English clubs reportedly ready to spend around €30 million, though only interest has been confirmed so far. Meanwhile, former Roma coach Fonseca is close to leaving Lyon to return to Portugal with Sporting. He broke down in tears after Lyon's win over Angers, embraced by his players. An agreement with Sporting is reportedly close but not yet official. If it goes through, Fonseca will face Roma as an opponent on 8 December in the Champions League.

Roma fans travelling to Manchester for their Champions League League Phase fourth-matchday fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford have been given a full guide covering tickets, entry, travel and meeting points. Roma are coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, and the trip is one of the most eagerly anticipated away fixtures of the season. Old Trafford, known as the "Theatre of Dreams", is a major stage in European football. Ticket sales for the Old Trafford away section opened on Tuesday 6 October through the official AS Roma website. The first phase was reserved for holders of the 2026/27 Serie A PLUS season ticket, with any open sale planned from 12 to 15 October. Tickets for Roma supporters sold out during the pre-emption phase. Each purchase issued a PDF voucher, later converted into the actual ticket for stadium entry. According to the club's communication of 30 October, tickets were sent to the email addresses given at the time of purchase. Entry is digital only and uses NFC technology, allowing fans to pass the turnstiles with a compatible smartphone. Screenshots, paper prints or simple copies of the voucher will not be accepted, so every fan must download the ticket to their device before reaching the stadium and make sure the phone has enough battery. For Android devices, fans must check that NFC is active and working. For some Samsung models, the club recommends setting Google Wallet as the default contactless payment app and checking the other NFC settings required. The away section is in the south-east corner of the stadium and includes sectors S229, E230, E231, E232 and E233. Holders of S229 tickets must use entrance S22 only, while the other sectors have access points E30-AE8. The gates open two hours before kick-off, at 18:00 local time. Bags larger than an A4 sheet are not allowed, and tickets for other areas of the stadium will not grant access to the away section. For problems receiving or displaying tickets, the club has given the assistance number 06 89386000, open from 9:00 to 18:30. Local authorities have designated Shambles Square in central Manchester as the official meeting point for Roma supporters. The square is in the Cathedral Gates area, at Manchester M3 1SW, close to the city cathedral. According to the club, Old Trafford can be reached on foot from there in about 45 minutes. Fans are asked to follow the instructions of the authorities and any directions given on site, including the security checks planned for an international match. Travelling to Britain requires extra preparation compared with travel within the European Union. Italian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom for tourism or to attend the match normally need a passport valid for the whole stay. An identity card is not sufficient, except in specific cases linked to personal status. Since 2 April 2025, the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) has been mandatory for Italian citizens entering the UK without a visa who do not fall into an exempt category. The ETA is an electronic authorisation linked to the passport, to be applied for before departure through the official UK government website or the UK ETA app. It does not replace the passport and does not automatically guarantee entry, which remains subject to border checks. Applications should be made in advance and approval awaited before travelling. More information is available on the GOV.UK portal. Flying is the most practical option from Rome. Fans can search for flights from Rome Fiumicino to Manchester Airport, checking for direct flights or connections depending on departure and return dates. A direct flight takes roughly three hours, while connecting routes can take considerably longer. From Manchester Airport, the city centre is easily reached by train. The railway station is inside the airport complex, linked to the terminals by covered walkways. Direct trains to Manchester Piccadilly generally take about 20 minutes. Metrolink tram links, buses and taxis are also available. Those arriving on match day should allow carefully for airport checks, the transfer into the city and access to the stadium. Reaching Manchester from Rome by train alone is possible but very long, with several changes. One itinerary runs by rail to Milan and then Paris, before taking the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to London. From the British capital, fans must reach London Euston and take a direct train to Manchester Piccadilly, a journey of a little over two hours. Allowing for transfers between stations, border checks and connections, the full trip can take at least two days depending on the route, making it best suited to fans who want to turn the away trip into a longer journey across Europe. Driving from Rome to Manchester is a demanding journey crossing several European countries. The total distance exceeds 2,000 kilometres, depending on the route, and requires at least a full day of actual driving, not counting stops, overnight stays and the Channel crossing. One possible route crosses northern Italy and France to Calais, then uses the Eurotunnel LeShuttle to Folkestone, from where British motorways lead towards Manchester. Drivers must remember that in the UK traffic drives on the left. Vehicle insurance and the documents needed for driving abroad must be checked before departure. For a short trip, driving is generally less convenient than flying. Old Trafford, opened in 1910, is one of the most famous stadiums in international football history. Located in the Trafford district of Greater Manchester, it is the home of Manchester United. Nicknamed the "Theatre of Dreams", it is one of the largest stadiums in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of around 74,000 spectators.

Former Roma left-back Max Tonetto, speaking exclusively to Retesport, said Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma share a strong identity with the side Luciano Spalletti built, with both projects built on a clear idea and a club that backs its coach. Tonetto said the results are now visible: Roma reached the Champions League in a season that brought many defeats, and the team has grown with signings made in the market. He noted that the first Spalletti team had far more difficulties. Looking ahead to Manchester United, Tonetto said the environment at Old Trafford is important, as the stadium regularly hosts Champions League football. He said Roma must impact the match in the right way, and that the first 15 minutes will be key. He added that Roma are aware of their qualities but must not give the opponent courage, because things can turn around quickly. On Gasperini, Tonetto said the coach's great philosophy is to accept no compromises: regardless of the opponent or the league position, the team always plays the same way. He said the road Gasp has taken is the right one, and that this way of playing pays off. Tonetto contrasted the two coaches: unlike Gasperini, Spalletti sought adjustments when an opponent had particular traits, while this Roma does not do that. He cited the match against Cagliari, when Mancini struggled against Fadera but the coach made no changes and kept playing the same way. The only change came in the final minutes, with Ghilardi, and Tonetto said the coach admitted he should have made it earlier. He added that all the players think in the same way. On Lulli, Tonetto called him a great discovery. He said Gasperini has worked with him since last season and that he is the ideal winger for the coach's game. He described him as the perfect stereotype: he has sprint, closes down every cross, and has an incredible engine and legs. Tonetto said he was surprised by the maturity and personality the player has shown, adding that it is not normal at his age. He said it could be a gradual path Gasperini is studying for him, or a chance from rotation, but that it will happen soon, and that the player is showing on the pitch that he is reliable, a fundamental quality for a coach. He said he did not believe there were many coaches better than Gasp at developing young players like him. Tonetto said the leap forward has been remarkable and that the fact he could be a starter is important. Tonetto also addressed the team's gaps and Niccolò Pisilli. He said the side lacks a midfielder, and that Pisilli is not, in his view, a defensive midfielder: he can do it, but lacks those characteristics, and paradoxically one would lose something in his forward movement. He called Pisilli good in many roles, adding that he will need a clearly defined identity but is on the right track with Gasp. Tonetto said he sees Pisilli as a box-to-box midfielder, closer to the trequartista zone than the holding line, and said he has already shown a lot. He said it is always pleasing to add a player from the academy, and that it is a source of pride to see him wear the captain's armband. On sending players out on loan, Tonetto said it makes sense to have this internal option, since not everyone becomes a first-rate player immediately and some need a few years, which is why the Under 23 side is useful. Asked whether Roma are a title side, Tonetto said the goal is to settle in the top part of the table. He said the same mentality must be kept, and that the final half hour of a season can make the difference in winning the Scudetto. He concluded that always being close to the top is the right path.

Roma radio pundits split on whether Gian Piero Gasperini should keep Gianluca Mancini in the back three or give the starting role to Daniele Ghilardi, while also discussing Manchester United's slump ahead of the Champions League meeting. David Rossi of Rete Sport argued that Ghilardi should play, saying: "Ghilardi deve giocare, non Mancini, sia per un discorso difensivo che offensivo." He pointed to Ghilardi's recent form, with two goals in the last two matches, one of them disallowed, and a decisive assist against Cagliari, adding that he had been the best player on the pitch at Lecce. Rossi said Mancini's continued selection was a dressing-room decision, noting that Gasperini had asked for new contracts for Lorenzo Pellegrini and Paulo Dybala. The debate sits against a strong run for the club. Roma have six matches in a row behind them and have reached the seventh game of a run of nine, which Lorenzo Pes noted with a squad stretched thin. Pes also pointed out that against the same opponents as last season, Roma have seven more points this year. Fabio Petruzzi of Rete Sport said the team was showing strong attitude and that Roma were clearly superior to recent years, adding: "non bisogna aver timore di pensare alla vittoria del titolo." Mario Corsi of Tele Radio Stereo argued that either Roma or Inter would win the Scudetto, and that a stadium project and a Scudetto would make the Friedkins historic. On team selection, Gianluca Piacentini expected some rotation, with Marten de Roon expected to start because he is due at the press conference, and Niccolò Pisilli seen taking Rodrigo Mora's place. Piacentini said Wesley would not play if Gasperini had seen his social media activity. Pes saw Leonardo Balerdi starting in place of Mario Hermoso, with Devyne Rensch as a card the fans underestimate, and expected the three midfielders to return with Mora coming on during the game. Corsi also argued that Bryan Cristante had become more important than Manu Koné. On Manchester United, Roberto Pruzzo said: "Lo United ha staccato la spina", describing them as weakened and unable to motivate anyone under former player Carrick, and calling it an opportunity to exploit. Nando Orsi warned that Old Trafford is always difficult, saying: "Non so se è sicura la vittoria della Roma." Mario Mattioli added that the team must take the game seriously, that entering Old Trafford is intimidating, and that Roma should avoid thinking only of avenging the seven goals conceded. Piero Torri said a win at Manchester would put Roma three-quarters of the way towards a play-off place, while noting that Inter depend heavily on Lautaro Martínez. The programme also covered refereeing controversies, including a revoked penalty in Como-Venezia that Alessio Nardo called inexplicable, and a player struck in the face in Lazio-Cagliari. Roma's next match is the trip to Manchester United in the Champions League.

Fabio Petruzzi spoke to Retesport after Roma's 5-2 win over Udinese, which the club wrapped up in 38 minutes. He praised the performance, saying: "Extraordinary result, a Roma that enjoys itself, that plays high-level football and dispatched the Udinese game in 38 minutes." Petruzzi also commented on individual players. He said of Ghilardi: "Well done Ghilardi, growing all the time, but removing Mancini at all I don't think will happen. He is a leader, a player who as a centre-back perfectly interprets the technical-tactical demands of Gasperini." Mancini, who has been a central figure in Gasperini's back line, remains a key part of the defence in Petruzzi's view. Looking ahead, Petruzzi turned his attention to Champions League action. He said: "Manchester are in great difficulty, but beware of underestimating them. In the first half against Chelsea they played an excellent game, wasting two or three goals in front of the goalkeeper."

Roma face Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow evening at 21:00 in the fourth matchday of the Champions League League Phase. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini spoke at his press conference ahead of the match, warning his side not to be distracted by United's difficulties. He said: "We must not be distracted by their difficulties. I am dreaming short-term, at this moment the dream is to put in a great performance here, and I hope it is achievable." Alongside the Roma boss, midfielder Marten de Roon addressed the media. He said: "We want to give continuity, I am happy to be able to lend a hand." Asked about the supporters, he added: "I was happy about the applause against Cagliari." His remark that "the boss is unique" drew an amused reaction from Gasperini. In training, Balerdi and Cristante wore conspicuous knee strapping. If the Argentine starts on the bench, Cristante will start in the wide midfield position. Mancini and Lulli return to the starting line-up. Roma's attention now turns to Old Trafford, where a performance of quality is the stated aim for the coach and his players.

Gian Piero Gasperini has warned Roma not to underestimate Manchester United despite the Premier League club's difficulties, ahead of their Champions League clash at Old Trafford on Tuesday 3 November. Speaking at his press conference, the head coach said: "It is a strong team, there are players of absolute value, it is a hot and difficult environment. We are preparing as if we were facing the best Manchester." Roma face continued absences. Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Manu Koné are all unavailable, forcing the squad to adapt. Gasperini said: "In midfield we are counted. I hope it is a moment of transition." He assured that the players available are ready, while the return of the injured players could come after the international break. Gasperini also praised the wide options, saying Wesley and Lulli are doing well on the flanks, while Molina and Rensch have responded positively when called upon. Marten de Roon also spoke at the press conference on the eve of Manchester United-Roma. He said: "Gasp? I respect him enormously, his way of training us tactically is above everyone else's." According to the midfielder, the squad is developing personality, although against Real Madrid a little maturity was missing. He said: "We must defend better at certain moments. But we are growing." De Roon also commented on the applause the fans gave the team against Cagliari, stressing that performances matter most: "Results always show what you are worth, I am on the right track to earn their forgiveness." He added maximum respect for Manchester United and the atmosphere at Old Trafford, but also the desire to return home with an important result: "They are a strong team, but we want to achieve a great result." Roma will wear their third kit of the season for the Champions League trip to Old Trafford on Tuesday 3 November. The outfield players will wear grey shirts, while the goalkeeper will wear yellow. The warm-up tops will be aqua green. This differs from the last league match against Udinese, when Roma played in their traditional red shirt. Former manager Roberto Pruzzo, speaking to Radio Radio, said: "Manchester United look like a second-tier team. Against Como they performed terribly, it is a team that has switched off. It is an opportunity to seize, without thinking we are much stronger than our opponents. The team is in full health and I think there are prospects to continue doing well." Carina, also on Radio Radio, said: "It is the best moment to face Manchester. Roma have always lost: 4 times out of 4, including the emphatic 7-1. Those were always defeats that hurt, now you have the chance to do well. Roma are a pleasure to watch, they always want to score more goals and can trouble any team in the world as long as their legs hold up."

Roma's probable starting line-up for their trip to Manchester United has been revealed, with Lulli starting from the first minute and Cristante named in attack. Mancini returns to the starting back three, while de Roon and Pisilli keep their places in midfield. Soulé and Malen complete the front three. The match is a Champions League fixture for Roma, who are in the competition this season after finishing third in Serie A in 2025-26. The line-up news follows the team's official preview, with the squad building around its attacking options in a demanding European away trip. The probable line-up was published on 2 November 2026 at 19:57 by Forzaroma.info.