De Roon expected to start for Roma against Como in Cristante’s absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Gian Piero Gasperini has granted AS Roma players a long weekend of rest ahead of their match against Como on October 11. Bryan Cristante is ruled out due to a knee injury. Marten De Roon, who has not yet started for Roma, is now positioned to partner with Koné in midfield. Sources indicate De Roon's strong likelihood to feature prominently in the upcoming match at the Stadio Sinigaglia.
- •Roma faces Como on October 11 at Stadio Sinigaglia.
- •Bryan Cristante is sidelined with a knee injury.
- •Marten De Roon may start in midfield alongside Koné.
- •Gasperini granted players three days of rest before training.
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Gasperini to rely on De Roon in Cristante’s absence
"It’s going to be a long weekend for Roma’s players, whom Gian Piero Gasperini has granted three days of rest and has set a date for Tuesday afternoon in Trigoria. The Grugliasco-born coach is aimi...
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