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Balerdi included in Roma squad for Lecce match on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:25 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Balerdi included in Roma squad for Lecce match on Sunday

Summary

Leonardo Balerdi has received his first call-up for AS Roma ahead of their Serie A match against Lecce. The match is scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30 PM at the Via del Mare. Balerdi, the latest addition to the squad, will join teammates including Nahuel Molina. However, Devyne Rensch and Lorenzo Pellegrini continue their training away from the group and will not feature. Veza and El Aynaoui have also left for Hull City and Leipzig, respectively.

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Key Details

•Balerdi's first call-up to AS Roma
•Match against Lecce set for August 31
•Molina available, Rensch and Pellegrini absent
•Rensch and Pellegrini training separately this week
•Vaz and El Aynaoui transferred to other clubs

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3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Balerdi receives first Roma call-up vs Lecce

What they're saying

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Gian Piero Gasperini has announced his squad for Lecce vs. Roma, a Serie A matchday two clash scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30 PM at the Via del Mare. The main news is Leonardo Balerdi’s first call-up...
— Yahoo Sports

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