Vasquez’s penalty save sparks doubts over Gollini’s return for Roma

Vasquez saved a penalty taken by the former Udinese player for Roma against Manchester United, but the referee ordered a retake after alleging Cristante had entered the area; Pierluigi Gollini suffered a back injury before the match and Gasperini warned he did not know when the keeper would return.

Gollini was replaced by Vasquez, who had come on after Svilar’s injury. Roma, known as the Giallorossi, fell 3-2 to Manchester United.

Match flow and goal details

The Roman side had taken a two‑goal lead through goals from Soulé and Malen. In the second half they conceded three times, with Bruno Fernandes scoring and Da Cunha adding a brace. The goalkeeper, reinstated after Svilar’s injury, was not held responsible for the goals except the final one, where he could have been quicker to react.

Roma dominate the first half at Old Trafford thanks to Soule and Malen

Gian Piero Gasperini said in a press conference that Gollini was sidelined that day with a back injury and that he did not know if the keeper would be ready for Saturday. The former AC Milan goalkeeper is warming up again ahead of Roma’s Saturday clash with Sassuolo. The next few days will be crucial to determine whether Gollini can return.