Roma Faces Sassuolo with Key Player Absences in Serie A Clash
Roma welcomes Rodrigo Mora and Manu Koné to bolster their lineup in support of Donyell Malen, while Devis Vasquez steps in as goalkeeper against Alberto Aquilani’s struggling Sassuolo. The match is set to take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Wesley of AS Roma appears dejected following the team’s defeat at the end of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Manchester United and AS Roma at Old Trafford on November 03, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Roma aims to bounce back from their recent UEFA Champions League disappointment, having squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against Manchester United. The defeat added to their woes, with Gianluca Mancini and Devyne Rensch sidelined due to injuries, while Pierluigi Gollini remains unavailable due to a back issue.
As third-choice goalkeeper Vasquez prepares for his second consecutive match, Roma struggles with several key players out, including Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini. Meanwhile, Manu Koné makes his first appearance in the starting XI since recovering from a thigh strain sustained against Real Madrid on October 14.
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Sassuolo, once on a promising start this season, has slipped down the standings, managing just one point in their last six matches. Conceding ten goals in their last two games against Lazio and Fiorentina raises concerns for the team.
In his return to the Stadio Olimpico, coach Alberto Aquilani, a former Roma player, faces his own injury challenges, losing key players like Domenico Berardi, Cristian Volpato, and Ismael Koné, though Kristian Thorstvedt is back in the squad.
Armand Laurienté and Sebastiano Esposito will lead the Sassuolo attack in a new 3-5-2 formation, supported by former Roma midfielder Nemanja Matic and returning goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.
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Roma vs. Sassuolo Line-ups
Roma: Vasquez; Balerdi, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen
Sassuolo: Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Caleta Car; Cinquegrano, Sulemana, Thorstvedt, Matic, Doig; Laurienté, Esposito
