During the international break, AS Roma arranged a training ground friendly match against local side Roma City. The match, requested by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, provided an opportunity for several key players to gain additional playing time.
Notable participants in the friendly included Paulo Dybala, Matias Soule, and Lorenzo Pellegrini. The Roma squad was missing 11 senior players due to international commitments, allowing for a mix of established stars and young talents to feature in the lineup.
The Giallorossi adopted a 3-4-2-1 formation for the match. Interestingly, Angelino was positioned in the back three due to limited defensive options. Pellegrini partnered with Bryan Cristante in central midfield, while 16-year-old Lorenzo Paratici, son of former Juventus and Tottenham director Fabio Paratici, led the attack.
Roma`s Starting Lineup for the Friendly
Formation (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Ghilardi, Hermoso, Angelino; El Shaarawy, Cristante, Pellegrini, Soule; Dybala, Baldanzi; Paratici
This friendly match served as a valuable opportunity for Gasperini to assess his squad depth and give playing time to those who might not regularly feature in competitive fixtures. It also allowed players like Dybala to maintain match fitness during the international break.