Gasperini considers Castro-Malen pairing as Roma hosts Slovan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Roma will host Slovan Bratislava tomorrow evening at the Stadio Olimpico for a Champions League match. After a draw at Fenerbahçe and a defeat against Real Madrid, Roma seeks to secure all three points. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini is weighing a tactical approach that could see forwards Castro and Malen start together, especially with Dybala sidelined due to muscle fatigue. The potential change aims to boost Roma's attacking options as they look for their first win in the group stage.
- •Roma draws with Fenerbahçe, loses to Real Madrid in prior matches.
- •Gasperini hints at a possible Castro-Malen duo starting.
- •Dybala's muscle fatigue may influence lineup decisions.
- •Match scheduled for tomorrow evening at 9:00 PM.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Gasperini ponders Castro-Malen duo vs Slovan
"Roma will host Slovan Bratislava tomorrow evening (9:00 PM) at the Stadio Olimpico, a match valid for the third round of the Champions League league format. The Giallorossi are desperate to secure all...
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