Roma are awaiting a final decision on Mile Svilar ahead of a demanding few days in the season, with the goalkeeper still managing pain from a finger injury suffered in training.
A late test before Como
- Svilar injured a finger during a recent training session, and the problem has proved more troublesome than initially expected.
- The Belgian goalkeeper has reduced his workload in recent days as he attempts to avoid aggravating the issue.
- He will undergo a decisive fitness test on the eve of Roma’s match against Como at the Sinigaglia.
- If he continues to feel pain, Pierluigi Gollini is set to take his place in goal for the Serie A fixture.
Gasperini weighs up a crucial selection
Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to address Svilar’s condition in his pre-match press conference. Roma would prefer not to be without their first-choice goalkeeper for a significant league appointment, particularly with the margin for error narrowing as the championship moves through another important weekend.
The decision also carries implications beyond Como. Roma are due to face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, leaving little recovery time for a player whose role demands full confidence in his hands.
For now, Svilar’s availability will depend on the result of the final test. If the discomfort remains, Gollini will be asked to step into a match that could shape Roma’s immediate league rhythm before Europe returns.
