AS Roma Squad News Confirms Emergency Selection Against Sassuolo
AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné has officially returned to the matchday squad for tonight’s Serie A fixture against Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico, but the club faces an extensive injury list across multiple positions. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini must navigate the match without six senior players following physical setbacks sustained during midweek European action and ongoing recovery programs. The defensive unit and goalkeeping department suffer the most severe disruption, forcing direct changes to the starting lineup.
Manu Koné Returns to Boost AS Roma Central Midfield Depth
Koné’s inclusion provides immediate physical presence to the central midfield after his recovery, offering Gasperini an essential rotational asset. However, the physical setbacks accumulated during the midweek Champions League trip to Manchester United have altered the defensive composition. Gianluca Mancini has been ruled out of the squad after suffering a flexor muscle issue in his right thigh during the match at Old Trafford. Defensive teammate Devyne Rensch also misses out tonight after limping off with a distinct muscular problem in the same fixture.
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clubThe selection constraints extend heavily into the goalkeeping positions. Primary starter Mile Svilar remains unavailable due to an injury that has sidelined him for over a month, while second-choice goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini continues his recovery from a back injury sustained prior to the midweek European match. As a result, third-choice goalkeeper Devis Vasquez steps into the starting frame, with United States youth international Giorgio De Marzi selected as the primary defensive cover on the bench.
Physical Recovery Benchmarks Set for Sidelined AS Roma Absentees
The squad list further confirms the ongoing absence of key attacking figures Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, who both remain on long-term physical rehabilitation schedules. The absence of Mancini and Rensch compresses Gasperini’s backline options significantly, shifting additional defensive responsibilities onto available center-backs Evan N’Dicka, Mario Hermoso, and Leonardo Balerdi for tonight’s league clash. The physical recovery timetables for Mancini’s flexor issue and Rensch’s muscular setback will depend on detailed medical evaluations following this weekend’s domestic fixture.