Roma manages injury concerns before hosting Atalanta at the Olimpico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

AS Roma prepares to host Atalanta at the Olimpico this Saturday with uncertainty surrounding the fitness of several key players. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed that Paulo Dybala and Evan Ndicka are being evaluated following recent physical discomfort, though both could feature depending on their progress in training. Lorenzo Pellegrini remains unavailable as he continues his recovery and works toward match fitness. Gasperini emphasized that he is not operating with a fixed midfield hierarchy, relying instead on squad rotation to manage a demanding schedule that includes upcoming Champions League fixtures. The club will rely on young talents like Rodrigo Mora and Niccolo Pisilli to maintain depth while integrating newer signings into the squad. Roma aims to balance league requirements with their impending return to European competition in Turkey next week.
- •Paulo Dybala and Evan Ndicka are undergoing evaluation for minor fitness concerns.
- •Lorenzo Pellegrini is ruled out of the match as he regains fitness.
- •Gasperini rejects fixed midfield hierarchies, favoring rotation for the upcoming high-frequency schedule.
- •Rodrigo Mora and Niccolo Pisilli are available after strong starts to the season.
- •Roma faces a Champions League fixture in Turkey following the weekend match against Atalanta.
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"Gasperini should have Dybala and Ndicka ready to go after some minor ailments. Meanwhile, Mora could return to the XI.
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