AS Roma travel to face Torino on Monday afternoon in Serie A's fourth round, a key test to solidify their hold on second place. The Giallorossi arrive at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin unbeaten in their first three league matches, having taken nine points and conceded just once.
The capital side concluded their Europa League group stage with a 1-1 draw away to Fenerbahçe last Tuesday. Bryan Cristante had put Roma ahead in the 39th minute from a Donyell Malen assist before the hosts equalised. In the league, their most recent result was a 2-1 comeback win over Atalanta, sealed by late goals from Hermoso and Matías Soulé.
The league context
Daniele De Rossi's side sits second in the table, just one point behind leaders Lazio. With ten goals scored and only one conceded, their early-season form has been strong. A win in Turin would keep the pressure on the top spot. Torino, meanwhile, are 13th with three points and are searching for their first home victory.
The injury situation
The only confirmed absentee for the trip is midfielder Manu Koné, sidelined with a knee injury. His return to the group is expected around September 26th. His absence could see a continuation of the 3-4-2-1 setup used against Fenerbahçe, with Cristante and Wesley in midfield. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar is set to start behind a defensive trio of Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, and goalscorer Hermoso. The attacking trio ahead of them will likely feature Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé, and Donyell Malen.
Monday's match is the final fixture before the international break. For Roma, the aim is to finish this first block of games perfectly and stay on the heels of the leaders. The last meeting at Torino's ground, in January, ended in a 2-0 victory for the Giallorossi. The match kicks off at 18:30 local time and will be broadcast live on DAZN. For details on the upcoming schedule, check our fixtures page, and for the latest injury updates, visit injuries.
