Di Francesco previews Roma-Lecce match, calls Roma most in form team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Di Francesco previews Roma-Lecce match, calls Roma most in form team

Summary

Eusebio Di Francesco will face Roma as Lecce's coach on August 31 at 6:30 PM at the Via del Mare. Ahead of the Serie A match, Di Francesco acknowledged Roma's strong form and emphasized the challenge of containing their attack. He mentioned Thiago Gabriel's potential to start but withheld his lineup details. The match is significant for both teams as they compete early in the league season.

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Key Details

•Match set for August 31 at 6:30 PM at Via del Mare
•Di Francesco has returned to face his former club
•He believes Roma is the most in form team in Serie A
•Lecce looking to improve their performance against a strong opponent
•Thiago Gabriel might start but lineup remains undisclosed

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3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Di Francesco previews Roma match: “They’re the most in form team in Serie A.”

What they're saying

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Eusebio Di Francesco returns to Roma, once again as an opponent on the Lecce bench. Tomorrow at 6:30 PM, at the Via del Mare, the Salento side will host the Giallorossi in the second matchday of Serie...
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