{
  "id": 11381116,
  "title": "Molina expected to start vs Como",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/molina-expected-to-start-vs-como",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/molina-expected-start-vs-como-070000510.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Molina, the Argentine full-back, is anticipated to take on the starting role in the upcoming match against Como. Molina has been diligently working with manager Gian Piero Gasperini to regain his peak performance. During the recent encounter against Inter, Molina showcased his potential by providing a crucial headed assist to Manu Koné, who subsequently scored the goal. Apart from that decisive pass, Molina possesses other valuable attributes, including his speed, experience, and capability to influence the game even with long-range shots, an aspect that Roma has struggled with until now.\n\nBorn in 1998, Molina did not start for Argentina in the World Cup final due to his involvement in a brawl that resulted in a seven-match suspension, which could potentially be reduced to three days. Molina has only started two matches for Roma so far, both of which were against Inter and Torino during the first six games of this season. The fact that he has started in the last two league games signals a positive sign of his fitness levels improving.\n\nAccording to Il Messaggero, Molina will line up on the right flank at the Sinigaglia stadium during the upcoming match against Como. Wesley, another player, is projected to start on the opposite flank. Emanuele Lulli, who is currently involved with the Italy Under-21 team, is expected to be on the bench for this match. Molina made an appearance at the beginning of the second half in their recent victory against Armenia, where they secured a 0-1 win.",
  "summary": "Molina is currently working closely with Gian Piero Gasperini to regain top form. Against Inter, the former Atletico Madrid player showed the contribution he can make this season with a decisive heade...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}