{
  "id": 6943157,
  "title": "Roma Set for Squad Rotation Ahead of Brutal Fixture Run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/roma-set-for-squad-rotation-ahead-of-brutal-fixture-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T15:36:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roma-set-squad-rotation-ahead-153615604.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rome is preparing for a rotation in their squad ahead of an intense fixture run, following a sluggish performance in their Champions League opener against Fenerbahçe. The Giallorossi managed to secure a draw in Istanbul, but lacked energy in the second half, suggesting it might be time to test the club's newly acquired depth. According to reports, Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma's manager, is considering several changes for their Round 4 fixture against Torino. Paulo Dybala, Wesley França, Manu Koné, and Gianluca Mancini are likely to be benched, with Nahuel Molina, Leonardo Balerdi, and two young attacking midfielders potentially starting in their place. The defense is expected to have a more South American influence with the Argentine duo of Nahuel Molina and Leonardo Balerdi as starters. The more intriguing decisions lie in the attack, where Matías Soulé or Rodrigo Mora could replace Dybala, and Lorenzo Pellegrini may return to action. The club's recent signings, including Mora, Molina, and Castro, provide Gasperini with a level of depth that his predecessors would have admired. The upcoming days and weeks will reveal how Gasperini will utilize this new squad.",
  "summary": "With Inter, Como and Real Madrid looming, Gasperini could turn to Roma’s newfound depth against Torino.",
  "key_points": [
    "Roma preparing squad rotation for intense fixture run.",
    "Gasperini considering changes for Round 4 match against Torino.",
    "Nahuel Molina and Leonardo Balerdi to start in defense."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}