Pellegrini nears return to training as Roma settles transfer business

Lorenzo Pellegrini is expected to rejoin group training at Roma as early as today following an injury sustained last season. The midfielder’s return provides coach Gasperini with options for the left attacking role, a position where Pellegrini frequently featured during the previous campaign. Roma concluded the summer transfer window by adding attackers Castro and Mora to the squad. While Mora is the only attacking midfielder signed during the window, the club also recently utilized Soulé in an attacking midfield role during a 4-0 win against Lecce at the Via del Mare. Reports indicate Pellegrini remains the primary candidate to reclaim the starting left attacking role once he achieves full match fitness. Gasperini continues to evaluate his lineup balance with the arrival of new personnel and the integration of returning players.

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