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Report Roma have lost Gollini for big Manchester United match
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Report Roma have lost Gollini for big Manchester United match
Bad news for Roma, as Pierluigi Gollini has not recovered from a back injury, so they are forced to choose a third-choice goalkeeper against Manchester United in the Champions League.
It kicks off at Old Trafford at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CEST).
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There were concerns over the availability of Gollini for tonight's game after he sustained a back problem during the last training session.
He would be given a late fitness test at the hotel in Manchester, but that proved negative, so Gollini is out of action for this huge fixture.
Roma lose Gollini at Old Trafford
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Pierluigi Gollini of AS Roma reacts with Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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Gollini was already only filling in for first choice Mile Svilar, who has been out of action for over a month.
Sky Sport Italia, the Corriere dello Sport and more all confirm that the Italian is not available tonight at Old Trafford.
Now coach Gian Piero Gasperini must choose between two options for the third choice goalkeeper to make his season debut tonight.
Roma ‘have faith in Vasquez’ against Manchester United amid new problems
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Devis Vasquez goalkeeper of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Silvia Lore/Getty Images)
Former Milan man Devis Vasquez is the favourite, though he was originally not even on the Champions League list, added on after Svilar's injury.
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The Colombian played one competitive match last season, for Besiktas against Karagumruk on April 27.
Another option is 19-year-old Giorgio De Marzi , who plays for the USA at Under-20 level.
There are also growing reports that Leonardo Balerdi and Rodrigo Mora will push into the starting XI for a very attack-minded formation, as Roma aim to make the most of a Manchester United team in crisis.
Roma (3-4-2-1):Vasquez; Balerdi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen
