Pellegrini set to make season debut for Roma against Como
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Lorenzo Pellegrini aims for his first season appearance with Roma in their upcoming match against Como after the international break. The midfielder has been sidelined due to fitness issues, missing pre-season and his last game on April 10. Pellegrini has been increasing his training workload and is expected to assist coach Gian Piero Gasperini in the attacking midfield rotation alongside teammates like Dybala and Soulé. His return is crucial for the team as he works to regain match rhythm.
- •Pellegrini has not played since April 10.
- •He missed the entire pre-season due to fitness issues.
- •Roma faces Como after the international break.
- •Gasperini has used 19 of 20 outfield players this season.
- •Pellegrini is increasing his training workload ahead of his return.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Pellegrini aims to make first season appearance vs Como
"Lorenzo Pellegrini will be Gian Piero Gasperini’s extra man after the break. The Grugliasco-born coach has used 19 of his 20 outfield players in the first six games of the season, with only the numb...
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