Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Gasperini forced into late Roma change, explains Soulé choice
Roma's coach juggles heat, injuries, and new signings as he faces Lecce.
G. Gasperini
coach
Opponent
Lecce
Venue
Stadio Via del Mare
Kickoff
17.30 UK time
Late change
Ndicka injured, Ghilardi steps in
What happened. Gasperini was forced into a late change before Roma's Serie A match against Lecce due to an Evan Ndicka injury, and he explained his decision to start Matias Soulé ahead of Rodrigo Mora.
- Roma beat Fiorentina 4-0 last week with a Malen hat-trick.
- Soulé and Lulli trained all summer, so they start in the heat.
- Several new signings are on the bench, including Molina and Balerdi.
“Undoubtedly, playing in these conditions will affect both teams. We’re at the limits, but that’s inevitable at this time of year.”
— Gian Piero Gasperini
Roma are still seeking an attacking winger, with offers for Leweling and Luiz Henrique.
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