Gasperini to leave Argentine duo on bench for Roma’s clash with Como

Sky Sport reports that Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé are expected to start on the…

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Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:56 AM

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Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to bench Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé for Roma's match against Como.
Balerdi and Soulé are being rested after returning from international duty with Argentina.
Rodrigo Mora and Evan Ndicka are in line to replace Soulé and Balerdi in the starting lineup.

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Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to leave Argentine internationals Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé on the bench for Sunday's away match against Como. According to Sky Sport correspondent Angelo Mangiante, the manager intends to rest the duo following their recent return from international duty with Argentina.

Balerdi and Soulé only resumed training at Trigoria on Friday morning. Rodrigo Mora is set to take Soulé's place in the lineup, while Evan Ndicka is expected to start in place of Balerdi. Additionally, Marten de Roon will likely replace the injured Bryan Cristante.

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Gasperini to leave Argentine duo on bench for Roma’s clash with Como

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