Saturday 10 October was full of news for SerieA: between injuries to key players, fan protests and results on the pitch, Roma had to recalibrate their technical staff, Juventus saw their supporters express strong disappointment, while Genoa won their first three points of the season.
For Roma, MileSvilar's absence has been confirmed. The defender suffered a stress fracture on his fifth toe, which, although not dislocated, will require at least a month of recovery. Coach GianPieroGasperini has announced that Svilar will be considered a "role" for the next few weeks and that goalkeeper Gollini will be trained to take on the backup role. Meanwhile, DevisVasquez was reinstated to the goalkeeping list following Svilar's injury. Svilar's absence adds to the problem of MoiseKean, who will be out for about ten days for Como due to an injury sustained during the match against Belgium with the national team. The Como coach, CescFabregas, underlined the importance of improving communication between the Federation and the club to better manage Kean's situation.
Meanwhile, Juventus fans organized a protest in front of the Allianz Stadium. The ultras groups displayed banners with messages critical of society and the measures adopted after the incidents in May. The ultras boss declared that they are not asking for impunity, but for "justice", and accused the club of not defending the fans, despite wanting a full curve. The demonstration highlighted the tension between the company and its supporters, who are calling for greater transparency and accountability.
On the administrative front, FrancescoMassini was elected new president of the Italian Referees Association (AIA). The electronic vote in Rome saw Massini surpass CarloPacifici with 461 votes against 441. In the new National Committee, MicheleAffinito will be deputy vice-president and FrancescoCarrieri vice-president. The election marks a new chapter for Italian referees, with the aim of strengthening the governance and transparency of the sector.
Finally, Genoa achieved its first victory of the season, beating Fiorentina and joining the rankings just ahead of the purple club. The scorers were Osmajic, Junior Messias and Vasquez, although in the wrong goal. The result gave Genoa a moral advantage and a more solid position in the standings, while Fiorentina suffered their first defeat since PaoloVanoli returned to the Viola bench. With the Inter-Parma match scheduled, the Nerazzurri have the opportunity to move into the lead, while Como-Roma and Lazio-Monza on Sunday will further define the situation in the standings.