According to Di Marzio, Gasperini stated at the pre-match press conference that Roma should no longer debate the starting lineup, and the team will travel with as many players as possible.

Roma is preparing for the match day. The team returns to Serie A after a 1-1 draw with Fenerbahçe in the Champions League, aiming to consolidate their top position in the standings. Their opponent in the fourth round is Torino, managed by Abate, with the match scheduled for September 15th at 8:30 PM CEST at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

Roma coach Gasperini attended the pre-match press conference to provide an update on the team. Roma won all three of their previous matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding only 1, and were tied for the top spot with Inter Milan and Lazio before the start of the fourth round. Here is what he said.

Malen and Rodrigo Mora – Gasperini first spoke about Malen and Rodrigo Mora. He said: "Malen's statistics are outstanding and exceptional. This player has consistently delivered strong performances, and the value of these statistics is very high. I know Malen is an important player, but his performance here has exceeded expectations."

Speaking about Rodrigo Mora, Gasperini said: "What I see is the same as everyone else. He is very talented and young, and while he needs to improve tactically, he also needs to continue growing physically. He has already proven himself to be an excellent young player. I don't think there are any players his age with a stronger presence right now."

Balde – Gasperini then discussed new signing Balde and the issue of competition for places within the team. He said: "Stop talking about the starting lineup. It's unfair to those players who give their all. Everyone is making important contributions. Balde performed very well at Marseille, and we know we signed a significant player. For a team playing in the Champions League, you can't always talk about hierarchy: everyone is a starter, and no one will be directly promoted or dropped. That will only cause controversy."

Fixture Congestion – When discussing the starting lineup issue, Gasperini also mentioned the increasingly packed schedule. He said: "We must always maintain a stable squad like we have now, and fortunately, we have done so. The Champions League will give everyone more confidence. There is no set management standard for high-intensity schedules; we can only take it as it comes and hope our decisions are accurate, because rest days will become fewer and fewer. We live in different cycles, trying to absorb the strengths of different players at various stages, while remembering that whether a player plays or doesn't play does not mean they are dismissed; everyone is trustworthy."

De Jong and the Banners – Gasperini also spoke about the banners displayed by home fans against De Jong during the Atalanta vs. Cagliari match. He said: "We will discuss this today. He is a player who brought the names of Atalanta and the city of Bergamo to Italy, Europe, and the world. We are fortunate to have him, especially after he recovered to his best form. Should he be put away like an old shoe just because he is not in Atalanta's plans? Can he no longer play for other teams? This is not a small flag; it's a banner displayed by an entire stand."

Dybala's Management – As for how Dybala should be managed, Gasperini said: "If Dybala is physically well, he will always play. If a player is tired, he should rest; there's no question about that. Resting when not tired? We can't predict injuries either. What we need to do is make the most of all the situations at hand. The match against Torino is no easier than any other. In any game, if you are not at your best, you cannot expect to win by putting in less effort."

Full Squad Selection – Gasperini revealed that Pellegrini will return to the squad, with the only real concerns being about Soulé and Koné. He said: "Castro? The situation is always the same. I'm happy he's here, we really wanted to sign him. Tell me, who isn't playing well in this Roma team? Playing time? Apart from the last game, he has played in every match. Tomorrow I will also bring Pellegrini; he will be selected and travel with the team to Torino. Perhaps for the first time, we will have everyone available. Maybe only Soulé, who had a fever yesterday, we'll see today. Koné will also be tested today; he might make it too. Kulijerakis is in good form, you want to see him, don't you want to see Hermoso or N'Dicka? What is certain is that Roma will have 20 players available tomorrow. Unfortunately, 4 of them will not play, but they will play at other times."

Finally, Gasperini concluded: "I am very satisfied with this team, both in terms of training methods and their attitude towards challenges. The team always comes out with a good mentality and prepared to compete technically, tactically, and psychologically. On the field, the game will be balanced, especially in a more intense schedule where everyone needs more time to gel. For everyone, this will be a difficult and competitive league. Teams participating in European competitions must also learn to reset, whether after a loss or a win."

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