Wesley doubtful for Turin trip as Koné battles Pisilli for midfield role

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Roma travel to Torino this evening at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture where head coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces selection uncertainty over key players. Manu Koné and Wesley's fitness has been a concern, though Wesley is expected to feature with Emanuele Lulli across the defence, while the French midfielder could drop to the bench to allow Niccolò Pisilli to start. Leonardo Balerdi is challenging Gianluca Mancini for a defensive spot, though Mancini appears likely to retain his place. Matías Soulé is favoured ahead of Rodrigo Mora in attack. The Italian press has offered varied predictions on Roma's lineup for the match. La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero expect a 3-4-2-1 formation with Balerdi in defence, while Corriere dello Sport, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all project 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 shapes with Mancini retaining his position. Leggo suggests Daniele Ghilardi could feature at centre-back, with Rodrigo Mora deployed as an attacking midfielder. Mile Svilar is set to start in goal, with Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen completing the attacking unit across most predicted lineups.

Gian Piero Gasperini will make no changes to Roma's back line for the forthcoming match, with all players fit and available for selection. Lorenzo Pellegrini returns after 157 days out, while Manu Koné has shaken off a minor knee inflammation that kept him training separately during the week; he completed the full session with teammates only yesterday and is eager to start. The midfield contest is wide open, with Niccolò Pisilli holding a slight edge and having been paired with Bryan Cristante in training. Emanuele Lulli, who missed Saturday's session due to a stomach virus, has recovered and is a candidate for his fourth consecutive league start despite being only 19 years old—a prospect also eyeing his first Italy call-up. Gasperini's defensive setup remains unchanged: Mile Svilar in goal, backed by Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso across the three, with Wesley at left-back. The attacking midfield presents another selection dilemma. Matías Soulé holds a marginal advantage over Rodrigo Mora, though Gasperini will decide in the coming hours. There is no uncertainty around Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala. Malen has failed to score in his last two matches and has never gone three consecutive games without a goal since arriving in the capital.

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Roma travel to Torino this evening at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture where head coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces selection uncertainty over key players. Manu Koné and Wesley's fitness has been a concern, though Wesley is expected to feature with Emanuele Lulli across the defence, while the French midfielder could drop to the bench to allow Niccolò Pisilli to start. Leonardo Balerdi is challenging Gianluca Mancini for a defensive spot, though Mancini appears likely to retain his place. Matías Soulé is favoured ahead of Rodrigo Mora in attack. The Italian press has offered varied predictions on Roma's lineup for the match. La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero expect a 3-4-2-1 formation with Balerdi in defence, while Corriere dello Sport, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all project 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 shapes with Mancini retaining his position. Leggo suggests Daniele Ghilardi could feature at centre-back, with Rodrigo Mora deployed as an attacking midfielder. Mile Svilar is set to start in goal, with Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen completing the attacking unit across most predicted lineups.

Gian Piero Gasperini will make no changes to Roma's back line for the forthcoming match, with all players fit and available for selection. Lorenzo Pellegrini returns after 157 days out, while Manu Koné has shaken off a minor knee inflammation that kept him training separately during the week; he completed the full session with teammates only yesterday and is eager to start. The midfield contest is wide open, with Niccolò Pisilli holding a slight edge and having been paired with Bryan Cristante in training. Emanuele Lulli, who missed Saturday's session due to a stomach virus, has recovered and is a candidate for his fourth consecutive league start despite being only 19 years old—a prospect also eyeing his first Italy call-up. Gasperini's defensive setup remains unchanged: Mile Svilar in goal, backed by Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso across the three, with Wesley at left-back. The attacking midfield presents another selection dilemma. Matías Soulé holds a marginal advantage over Rodrigo Mora, though Gasperini will decide in the coming hours. There is no uncertainty around Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala. Malen has failed to score in his last two matches and has never gone three consecutive games without a goal since arriving in the capital.

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Roma return to Serie A action tomorrow at 18:30 away to Torino, seeking to build on their opening Champions League draw. The Giallorossi drew 1–1 at Fenerbahce on their European debut and now face Ignazio Abate's Torino, who recently won a comeback victory over Fiorentina. A win at the Olimpico Grande Torino would leave Roma on maximum points after four matches, with a match against Inter scheduled five days later. Gian Piero Gasperini will address the press at 13:30 on Tuesday from Trigoria. Gasperini confirmed that Lorenzo Pellegrini is fit and available for selection. The squad list also includes Manu Koné, who completed a fitness test during the day, Wesley following a knee knock, and Emanuele Lulli after a bout of fever. In his pre-match conference, Gasperini spoke warmly of recent performances, particularly Donyell Malen's impact since arriving. On Rodrigo Mora's integration into the attack, Gasperini said: "I see what you all see—he is a talented, young player, and that is not considered. He must improve physically and tactically. What he has shown is a young player of talent and level. There is not a younger player who can be more of a protagonist at this moment." When asked whether defensive hierarchy could shift, Gasperini pushed back strongly: "Please stop with this hierarchy talk, it is not right towards these players. It makes no sense for them, it has no effect for the squad. Everyone is giving an important contribution. Balerdi did remarkable things at Marseille, we have to play a lot. A team in the Champions League does not work with hierarchies, but there are many starters who play without promoting one and rejecting another, otherwise it becomes something controversial." The full squad for Torino includes defenders Devyne Rensch, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Wesley, Emanuele Lulli and Daniele Ghilardi; midfielders Bryan Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Marten de Roon, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora; forwards Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's away match against Torino, with two significant updates: Lorenzo Pellegrini returns for the first call of the season, and Manu Koné is available after recovering from a knee problem sustained against Fenerbahce. Pellegrini's inclusion marks his first involvement in the 2026-27 campaign. Koné had been sidelined by the injury but is now fit to feature. The squad encompasses the full depth of Gasperini's defence, midfield and attack options for the fixture. Gasperini's full squad list reads as follows: Goalkeepers: Svilar, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala.

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Roma travel to Torino this evening at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture where head coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces selection uncertainty over key players. Manu Koné and Wesley's fitness has been a concern, though Wesley is expected to feature with Emanuele Lulli across the defence, while the French midfielder could drop to the bench to allow Niccolò Pisilli to start. Leonardo Balerdi is challenging Gianluca Mancini for a defensive spot, though Mancini appears likely to retain his place. Matías Soulé is favoured ahead of Rodrigo Mora in attack. The Italian press has offered varied predictions on Roma's lineup for the match. La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero expect a 3-4-2-1 formation with Balerdi in defence, while Corriere dello Sport, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all project 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 shapes with Mancini retaining his position. Leggo suggests Daniele Ghilardi could feature at centre-back, with Rodrigo Mora deployed as an attacking midfielder. Mile Svilar is set to start in goal, with Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen completing the attacking unit across most predicted lineups.

Gian Piero Gasperini will make no changes to Roma's back line for the forthcoming match, with all players fit and available for selection. Lorenzo Pellegrini returns after 157 days out, while Manu Koné has shaken off a minor knee inflammation that kept him training separately during the week; he completed the full session with teammates only yesterday and is eager to start. The midfield contest is wide open, with Niccolò Pisilli holding a slight edge and having been paired with Bryan Cristante in training. Emanuele Lulli, who missed Saturday's session due to a stomach virus, has recovered and is a candidate for his fourth consecutive league start despite being only 19 years old—a prospect also eyeing his first Italy call-up. Gasperini's defensive setup remains unchanged: Mile Svilar in goal, backed by Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso across the three, with Wesley at left-back. The attacking midfield presents another selection dilemma. Matías Soulé holds a marginal advantage over Rodrigo Mora, though Gasperini will decide in the coming hours. There is no uncertainty around Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala. Malen has failed to score in his last two matches and has never gone three consecutive games without a goal since arriving in the capital.