{
  "id": 9497178,
  "title": "De Roon 100% fit to start for Roma in coming weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/de-roon-100-fit-to-start-for-roma-in-coming-weeks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roon-100-fit-start-roma-054000975.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gasperini’s team manager, Marten De Roon, is fully fit and set to begin playing for Roma in the upcoming weeks. The Dutch midfielder has demonstrated his versatility and adaptability, having played 361 matches for Gasperini, scoring 19 goals and providing 26 assists in the process. No other player has logged more minutes under the Grugliasco-born coach, making De Roon a valuable asset to the Roma squad.\n\nCurrently, De Roon is expected to alternate with Cristante, with either Koné or Pisilli as the third midfielder, depending on the squad's needs. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Dutch player arrived at Trigoria without having played a single minute under Gian Piero, as he was not part of Sarri's coaching plan. As a result, Gasperini has utilized De Roon sparingly, providing him with crucial time to regain his form and establish himself as a vital member of the team.\n\nDe Roon's bond with both his compatriot Malen and experienced teammates Mancini and Cristante has been instrumental in his integration into the Roma group. Having trained alongside these players, the 1991-born midfielder feels as though he has been a part of Roma his entire life, ready to carve out a significant role in Gasperini’s side, particularly with the club's achievements in the Champions League.",
  "summary": "Marten De Roon is the spokesman for Gasperini’s football. No player knows the Roma manager better, having played 361 games for him, scoring 19 goals and 26 assists. No one in the world has played mo...",
  "key_points": [
    "Marten De Roon is fully fit for Roma.",
    "He played 361 matches under Gasperini, scoring 19 goals and assisting 26 times.",
    "De Roon will alternate with Cristante, with Koné or Pisilli as third midfielder."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}