Headline: Roma’s Goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini Injured Ahead of Manchester United Match
Pierluigi Gollini suffered a back injury shortly before the match between Manchester United and Roma, preventing him from participating in the game, which ended in a 3-2 defeat for the Giallorossi.
Roma initially took a lead of two goals, with contributions from Soulé and Malen (R), but they lost their advantage in the second half, conceding three goals from Bruno Fernandes (R) and a brace from Da Cunha.
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Vasquez, Gollini’s replacement, managed to save a penalty from the former Udinese player, though the referee ordered a retake due to an alleged invasion of the penalty area by Cristante.
While Vasquez has stepped in after Svilar’s injury, Gollini bears no particular blame for the goals conceded, aside from the final one that he could have handled better. However, Da Cunha’s powerful strike from close range posed a significant challenge.
Gollini may still take the field for Roma in their next match against Sassuolo following the break.
In a press conference, Gian Piero Gasperini provided an update on Gollini’s status, noting that the goalkeeper was unavailable for the game against Manchester United because of his back injury. “I don’t know if he’ll be able to return on Saturday; we’ll see,” he stated.
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Concerns mount for Roma, as the former AC Milan goalkeeper prepares to potentially defend their goal again against Sassuolo. The coming days will be critical in determining whether Gollini can compete.
