Roma prepared on the pitch at the Trigoria sports center in view of the Champions League match against Real Madrid, with training that saw the return of Konstantinos Koulierakis to the team. The Greek goalkeeper, who had been injured, returned to play and received support from his colleague Devis Vasquez, who was added to the UEFA list after Mile Svilar's knockout. The training was conducted in a routine atmosphere, with the aim of consolidating physical form and tactics in view of the high-level challenge.
Furthermore, training highlighted the absence of Bryan Cristante, who continues to recover from an injury. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini explained in a press conference that Koulierakis is fully recovered, while Cristante still needs time to get back to full strength. Gasperini underlined that there are no particular ailments to consider, but recalled the effort of the match against Como, which required a great effort from the team. Despite this, it highlighted good morale among the players, ready to face the challenges of the Champions League.
Koulierakis' return was a turning point for the squad, which was able to count on a fit goalkeeper for the decisive match against Real Madrid. Vasquez's inclusion in the UEFA list was a further step to strengthen the defence, while Cristante's absence remains a critical point to monitor. Gasperini expressed confidence in the team's preparation, but also underlined the importance of maintaining concentration and discipline on the pitch.
With the match against Real Madrid scheduled, Roma is focusing on a game strategy that exploits the qualities of its young talents and defensive solidity. The club, which has already faced Como with a costly performance, aims to keep morale high and take advantage of Koulierakis' recovery to ensure a solid defense. Today's training provided coach Gasperini with the information necessary to plan the formation and tactics for the next European challenge.