Gasperini: ‘Roma in good shape, but worry for Pellegrini injury’

Gian Piero Gasperini was glad Roma got their first Champions League victory against Slovan Bratislava…

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Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:31 PM

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Gian Piero Gasperini praised Roma's 4-0 Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava but voiced concern over Lorenzo Pellegrini's injury.
Roma defeated Slovan Bratislava 4-0 with goals from Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Niccolò Pisilli, and Donyell Malen.
Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini was substituted early in the second half due to a muscular problem.

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Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini praised his squad following a dominant 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, while expressing concern over a fresh injury to captain Lorenzo Pellegrini. Goals from Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Niccolò Pisilli, and a Donyell Malen penalty secured Roma's first league phase win of the campaign at the Stadio Olimpico.

Pellegrini was forced off with a muscular issue early in the second half, casting a shadow over the result. Gasperini highlighted the importance of squad rotation during a packed schedule, noting upcoming difficult European fixtures against Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

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Gasperini: ‘Roma in good shape, but worry for Pellegrini injury’

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