{
  "id": 15780321,
  "title": "Balerdi: ‘I feel good in any role’ as Roma transform back 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/balerdi-i-feel-good-in-any-role-as-roma-transform-back-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T18:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/balerdi-feel-good-role-roma-180500280.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leonardo Balerdi expresses confidence playing any defensive position for Roma as they prepare for their UEFA Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. The Giallorossi are aiming to secure their first victory of the season after a 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce and a 4-3 loss to Real Madrid. Balerdi, who moved from Olympique Marseille on loan with a potential €16m buy option, is comfortable playing in the central role, supported by Daniele Ghilardi and Mario Hermoso. The team's defensive lineup has been significantly altered for this game. Balerdi praised coach Gian Piero Gasperini, stating that the coach's passion and training methods have helped instill confidence on the field.",
  "summary": "Leonardo Balerdi confirms some radical changes to the Roma defence for tonight’s Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. ‘I feel good in any role.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico i...",
  "key_points": [
    "Balerdi feels confident playing any defensive role for Roma.",
    "Roma aims to secure first win of season after recent draws and loss.",
    "Coach Gasperini's methods instill confidence on field."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}