Roma travel to Udine with a thin squad but a hot‑handed attack, hoping to add another three points and keep the chase on Inter and Lazio alive.
Key points
- Roma travel to Udine with four key starters unavailable, testing the depth of Gasperini’s squad.
- Matías Soulé’s recent goal and assist tally positions him as a central figure in Roma’s attack.
- Udinese’s defensive record – 18 goals conceded in nine games – suggests Roma could exploit gaps.
- A positive result would keep Roma in the chase for European qualification ahead of a Champions League tie.
According to matchday coverage on www.chiesaditotti.com, Roma face Udinese on October 27 at the Friuli/Bluenergy Stadium in a Serie A clash that could tighten the race for European spots. The Giallorossi come off a 4‑2 victory over Cagliari and will need to stay sharp as they aim to maintain pressure on league leaders Inter and Lazio.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side will be missing several regulars – Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Mile Svilar and Lorenzo Pellegrini – leaving notable gaps in the starting eleven. Backup goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini has been covering for Svilar, while Emanuele Lulli has impressed by scoring in consecutive league appearances.
Key absences for the Giallorossi
Matías Soulé is highlighted as a potential star forward. The Argentine has recorded three goals and three assists in 770 minutes across all competitions, and with Dybala and Pellegrini unavailable, he is expected to partner Donyell Malen and Rodrigo Mora in the attack. Udinese’s defence, which has conceded 18 goals in nine matches, could provide ample opportunities for Soulé to shine.
Udinese themselves sit in the relegation zone with just five points from nine games and have not won a league match since August, despite a recent 0‑0 draw with Parma. Their fragile back line and lack of recent victories make the fixture one of Roma’s more favorable on paper, though the article notes that Roma have a habit of turning such games into tougher contests.
Soulé’s emerging role
Looking ahead, Gasperini must also balance squad rotation ahead of a Champions League trip to Manchester the following week. The performance of younger players such as Niccolò Pisilli and Santiago Castro could influence Roma’s options for that European fixture.
Reader questions
When is the Udinese vs Roma match?
The match is scheduled for October 27, with kickoff at 18:00 CET at the Friuli/Bluenergy Stadium in Udine.
Which Roma players are unavailable for the Udinese game?
Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné, Mile Svilar and Lorenzo Pellegrini are listed as missing the match.
What has Matías Soulé contributed this season?
Soulé has scored three goals and provided three assists in 770 minutes of play across all competitions, according to the source.
Source: chiesaditotti.com
