ULTIM’ORA | Tegola Roma, si ferma Rensch: problema al flessore. Gasperini a corto sulle fasce

AS Roma's new stadium at Pietralata is moving toward construction, with the Friedkin Group backing a €1 billion investment. The project is progressing without major obstacles and has benefited from a favourable political climate. Roma's aim is to lay the first stone by March 2027, though some formal steps remain. According to reporting by Simone Valdarchi in Corriere della Sera, the club has never been closer to securing its own ground. Meanwhile, 66,000 Roma supporters are expected to attend tonight's Serie A debut against Fiorentina at the Olimpico, underlining the contrast between the club's current home and its future one.

Robinio Vaz fuelled debate on social media after posting cryptic messages on TikTok alongside images, captioning them: "We can shine only in the dark." When a user provocatively asked him "Is the bench comfortable?", the 2007-born forward replied with an emoji of a bird sleeping on a pile of money, stoking further controversy in the comments. The incident underscores tensions around squad depth and playing time at Roma as the season approaches. Vaz remains part of the club's squad despite limited opportunities in pre-season and competitive fixtures. Separately, the Olympic Village neighbourhood has raised objections to Roma's new parking plan for Stadio Olimpico matchdays. The revised arrangement, which stems from reduced parking capacity caused by construction works for the future Farnesina metro station on the C line, proposes using multiple streets across the residential quarter. Francesca Del Bello, president of Rome's II Municipality, has requested an urgent review of the plan and offered an alternative: external parking areas serviced by shuttle buses.

Roma begin the 2026-27 campaign at the Olimpico with a sold-out crowd of 67,000 against Fiorentina, three months after the 24 May result that secured Champions League return. Today all remaining tickets from the visiting supporters' section will be sold. The fixture marks the start of a season unlike any other, unfolding in Roma's centenary year, and Head Coach Gian Piero Gasperini will look to channel ambition toward silverware—a trophy Roma have won just once in the past 15 years, in 2022 with the Conference League. Gasperini is only half-satisfied with the squad assembled so far. The coach hopes for late moves in the transfer window, reportedly remaining hopeful that Brazilian forward Endrick will arrive, and is tracking other top-secret targets to lift his mood. Gittens is seen as unlikely, and Fofana's arrival hangs by a thread. Two things are clear in Gasperini's mind: the continued presence of Paulo Dybala and the passion of both squad and supporters. The summer investment of €120 million underpins those ambitions, though whether the final roster will be equipped to deliver a first league title in 25 years remains a question only the window's final days will answer.

Roma take on Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico at 20:45 in the opening fixture of the Serie A season. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has named a 22-man squad for the match, with all new signings included in the selection. The squad omits Lorenzo Pellegrini and Devyne Rensch. In goal, Gasperini has selected Mile Svilar, Giorgio De Marzi, and Pierluigi Gollini. The defence includes Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Jan Ziółkowski, Wesley, Lulli, and Daniele Ghilardi. Midfield options are Bryan Cristante, Neil El Aynaoui, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli, and Rodrigo Mora. Attacking players named are Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé, Paulo Dybala, and Robinio Vaz.

Devyne Rensch has been withdrawn from Roma's squad for tonight's Serie A opener against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico after suffering a left flexor muscle strain in training at Trigoria. His condition will be assessed in the coming hours. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has otherwise named a full contingent, including new arrivals Konstantinos Koulierakis, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo Mora and Santiago Castro. Emanuele Lulli has also been included after impressing in pre-season and joining the first-team group. Roma will begin their campaign with 23 players available, though the loss of Rensch leaves Gasperini with fewer options on the wing. The squad named for the match comprises: Svilar, De Marzi and Gollini in goal; Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziolkowski, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi in defence; Cristante, El Aynaoui, Koné, Pisilli and Mora in midfield; and Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala and Vaz in attack.

Roma face Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico this evening at 21:00 in their Serie A season opener. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Wesley and Pisilli after both missed the friendly against Borussia Dortmund on 15 August. Rensch is unavailable due to a muscle strain, and Pellegrini is also absent from the squad. Rodrigo Mora receives his first call-up for the club, competing with Matías Soulé for the attacking midfielder role. The squad list spans defenders Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziółkowski, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi; midfielders Cristante, El Aynaoui, Koné, Pisilli and Mora; and attackers Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala and Vaz.

Roma take on Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico at 20:45 in the opening fixture of the Serie A season. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has named a 22-man squad for the match, with all new signings included in the selection. The squad omits Lorenzo Pellegrini and Devyne Rensch. In goal, Gasperini has selected Mile Svilar, Giorgio De Marzi, and Pierluigi Gollini. The defence includes Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Jan Ziółkowski, Wesley, Lulli, and Daniele Ghilardi. Midfield options are Bryan Cristante, Neil El Aynaoui, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli, and Rodrigo Mora. Attacking players named are Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé, Paulo Dybala, and Robinio Vaz.

Roma have announced their squad for tonight's match against Fiorentina. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has called up 23 players across all positions. Defenders named are Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziolkowski, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield contingent comprises Cristante, El Aynaoui, Koné, Pisilli and Mora, while the forward line includes Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala and Vaz.

Devyne Rensch has been withdrawn from Roma's squad for tonight's Serie A opener against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico after suffering a left flexor muscle strain in training at Trigoria. His condition will be assessed in the coming hours. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has otherwise named a full contingent, including new arrivals Konstantinos Koulierakis, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo Mora and Santiago Castro. Emanuele Lulli has also been included after impressing in pre-season and joining the first-team group. Roma will begin their campaign with 23 players available, though the loss of Rensch leaves Gasperini with fewer options on the wing. The squad named for the match comprises: Svilar, De Marzi and Gollini in goal; Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziolkowski, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi in defence; Cristante, El Aynaoui, Koné, Pisilli and Mora in midfield; and Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala and Vaz in attack.

Roma take on Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico at 20:45 in the opening fixture of the Serie A season. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has named a 22-man squad for the match, with all new signings included in the selection. The squad omits Lorenzo Pellegrini and Devyne Rensch. In goal, Gasperini has selected Mile Svilar, Giorgio De Marzi, and Pierluigi Gollini. The defence includes Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Jan Ziółkowski, Wesley, Lulli, and Daniele Ghilardi. Midfield options are Bryan Cristante, Neil El Aynaoui, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli, and Rodrigo Mora. Attacking players named are Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé, Paulo Dybala, and Robinio Vaz.

Roma has ended pursuit of Inter winger Luis Henrique after failing to reach a personal agreement with the Brazilian player, despite Inter's willingness to sell. The collapse of the move has reshaped Roma's tactical priorities under Gian Piero Gasperini, with incoming signing Jayden Oosterwolde from Fenerbahçe now set to play a more prominent role than initially envisaged. Oosterwolde will occupy the left wing-back position in Gasperini's squad rather than serve solely as a centre-back option in a three-man defence, as was previously expected. The Dutchman's versatility will allow the coach to deploy him across the backline, providing defensive cover behind Wesley. Inter had signalled its readiness to sell Luis Henrique, but the deal foundered on economic disagreements between the player and Roma. The termination of the Henrique negotiations has freed Tony D'Amico, Roma's director, to redirect resources toward finding an additional attacking winger to strengthen Gasperini's offensive options. With the left flank now substantially addressed through Oosterwolde's expanded remit, Roma's focus in the final days of the transfer window will shift to securing the attacking reinforcement Gasperini has requested.

Roma have announced their squad for tonight's match against Fiorentina. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has called up 23 players across all positions. Defenders named are Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Ziolkowski, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield contingent comprises Cristante, El Aynaoui, Koné, Pisilli and Mora, while the forward line includes Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala and Vaz.