Wesley keeps working in the gym after Cagliari win

Roma are monitoring Portuguese winger Carlos Forbs, currently at Club Brugge, as sporting director Tony D'Amico looks to add another wide option to the squad. According to the specialist portal TransferFeed, Roma sent scouts to San Siro to watch Brugge's match against Inter. The club are looking to strengthen Gian Piero Gasperini's squad after a strong start to the season, with the aim of extending the rotations into the final part of the campaign. Forbs, born in 2002, is not the only club interested. Several Premier League sides are also tracking the player, including Tottenham and Manchester United. In August, Brugge reportedly valued Forbs at around €30 million, a figure that is not expected to differ greatly from their current asking price.

Wesley refused the day off that Gian Piero Gasperini gave the squad, instead throwing himself into a gym session of weights, press-ups and more to stay in shape and get back to running down the flank as he knows how. Roma's Brazilian defender posted on social media: "Il lavoro continua" ("The work goes on"), and the photos accompanying the story show the session. Wesley has been at the centre of gossip around Trigoria after comments his wife made on social media, a distraction that has unsettled his usual routine. On the pitch his performances have not suffered, though there is a sense that he is offering a little less than he did last season. The story frames it as nothing to worry about, with hard work always paying off and Wesley knowing it. Udine is next on the schedule, and Wesley is expected to start there. He is determined to let his football do the talking rather than the gossip.

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini is calling on Emanuele Lulli, Niccolò Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora to cover a squad emergency. The three young players are drawn from the bench and the Trigoria academy. Pisilli is a Roma academy product. Gasperini has consistently found the right options from both the bench and the youth ranks to meet the crisis.

Wesley refused the day off that Gian Piero Gasperini gave the squad, instead throwing himself into a gym session of weights, press-ups and more to stay in shape and get back to running down the flank as he knows how. Roma's Brazilian defender posted on social media: "Il lavoro continua" ("The work goes on"), and the photos accompanying the story show the session. Wesley has been at the centre of gossip around Trigoria after comments his wife made on social media, a distraction that has unsettled his usual routine. On the pitch his performances have not suffered, though there is a sense that he is offering a little less than he did last season. The story frames it as nothing to worry about, with hard work always paying off and Wesley knowing it. Udine is next on the schedule, and Wesley is expected to start there. He is determined to let his football do the talking rather than the gossip.

Roma came from behind-the-scenes adversity to beat Cagliari 4-2, with goals from Lulli, Pisilli, Mora and Malen. Reported newspaper ratings praised the young side's courage and energy, with Roma fielding a makeshift line-up. Lulli was the standout performer, receiving a 7.5 rating from the majority of outlets and his goal helped set the tone for the win. Gollini earned 7s in the goal, while Soulé was another bright spark in attack. Gasperini's side were given ratings between 6 and 7 for his tactical approach, with the Italian boss rated 6 by some and 7 by others. Mancini drew criticism for a below-par display, rated between 4.5 and 5.5 across the reports, with Ghilardi entering to earn ratings of 6.5 to 7. Mora came on and was rated 7 or 7.5, while Malen, who replaced Castro, was rated between 6.5 and 7 by most outlets. Rensch, brought on for Lulli, was marked between 5 and 6, and Wesley, who replaced Molina at half-time, received ratings of 5.5 to 6. Pisilli was rated 6 to 6.5 in midfield, with Cristante at 6 or 6.5 alongside him.

Roma came from behind to beat Cagliari 4-2 at the Stadio Olimpico, with goals from Lulli, Pisilli, Mora and Malen. Italian newspapers have handed out their player ratings for a side that was patched up for the match, and the Giallorossi showed plenty of youthful boldness along the way. Emanuele Lulli was the standout performer, rated 7.5 by most of the papers, while Gollini earned 7 across the board for his goalkeeping. Pisilli and Mora both found the net, and Mora came off the bench to earn strong marks in midfield. Malen also scored after replacing Castro and was rated 6.5 to 7 by the papers. Soulé was another bright spark, rated 6.5 to 7 in the attack. Gian Piero Gasperini was rated between 6 and 7 for his side's performance. Mancini was the disappointment in defence, with ratings ranging from 4.5 to 6, and Ghilardi came on to earn a 7 from some of the newspapers. Wesley replaced Molina at half-time, with his marks ranging from 5.5 to 6. Rensch was given a 5 or 6 after coming on for Lulli. Castro had a quiet afternoon and was rated between 5 and 6 before being replaced by Malen. The ratings reflect a match in which Roma's depleted squad showed resilience and attacking spirit, with the goals coming from both established players and those who came off the bench.