RomaSummary
Generated byRoma remain top of Serie A after five games, but a mounting injury list is threatening to overshadow a promising start to the season. The 2-2 draw with Inter, as reported by Goal, was a result that felt like two points dropped rather than one gained. Gian Piero Gasperini's side led 2-0 at half-time thanks to a dominant display from Manu Koné, only to be pegged back by a Lautaro Martínez double in the second half. Roma sit level on 13 points with Inter at the top of the table, according to the latest standings, but the manner of the collapse will concern Gasperini.
The bigger worry now is the squad's fitness heading into the international break. Winger Donyell Malen has been ruled out of Netherlands duty, confirms Goal, while Wesley has also been forced to withdraw from the Brazil squad due to injury picked up in the same match, as reported. Bryan Cristante has similarly been ruled out of Roberto Mancini's Italy squad, with Samuele Ricci called up in his place, Goal reports. Losing three first-team players to injury at the same time is a significant setback for a club that had built real momentum.
Roma return to action after the break with an away trip to Como on 11 October, per fixture data, and Gasperini will need key players fit and available to maintain their title challenge.
Roma Overview
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September 2026
