Gasperini reshuffles Roma attack as injuries loom before Napoli

Under the bright lights of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Roma prepare for a Saturday showdown with Napoli, but a spate of injuries has left their attack hanging by a thread. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini knows the fine margins that will decide the encounter.

Injury crisis forces tactical rethink

Injuries to Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini have gutted Roma’s forward line. The absences force Gian Piero Gasperini to search for fresh options ahead of Saturday’s clash. A particular doubt centres on the role of Rodrigo Mora.

Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen appear set to start from the first minute, Their partnership will need a third attacker to complete the line.

One option is to promote the young Rodrigo Mora, whom Gasperini has praised despite limited minutes in key games. “When he has the ball he gives the impression that something can always happen,” the coach said. Mora also featured in the second half against Real Madrid, but his starting status remains uncertain.

A more experienced alternative is Bryan Cristante, who could be pushed forward behind the two strikers, a set‑up used last season to add reliability.

Niccolò Pisilli offers another route; his ability to insert and shoot could see him flank Soulé, while Cristante and de Roon form a novel midfield trio.

Both Roma and Napoli arrive from recent European fixtures, so managing player fatigue will be crucial. Gasperini’s final decision on whether to trust Mora’s creativity or rely on proven options will likely be made minutes before kickoff.