Gasperini defends Roma's Malen after red card in Como draw

AS Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini defended Donyell Malen following a red card that impacted the team's match against Como, which ended in a 0-0 draw on October 11, 2026. Malen was sent off in the second half after what Gasperini described as a non-violent incident. With ten men, Roma struggled to maintain their attacking momentum but held strong defensively. Gasperini praised Paulo Dybala’s performance during the numerical disadvantage. Roma's next fixture will be a home match against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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