Roma is preparing for a crucial match against Genoa, but Gian Piero Gasperini's team has to deal with an emergency situation that drastically limits their training options. After the defeat against Real Madrid and with five notable absences, the coach declared that the squad must be deeper to face the consecutive matches. "We have few substitutions, we are at risk and this worries me. We need to play with a strong squad: substitutions are fundamental", said Gasperini in the press conference.
To address this shortage, the coach decided to give space to young players. Rodrigo Mora, born in 2003, and Santiago Castro, born in 2004, will be the protagonists of the first minute together with Soulé, forming a trident made up of three players aged between 16 and 19. This choice gives Mora and Castro the opportunity to demonstrate their value and convince the coach that they can be valuable assets in future rotations as well. The emergency, although difficult, can turn into an opportunity for emerging talents.
Furthermore, Gasperini is evaluating the call-up of Mandjou Camara, a young striker born in 2009 who is emerging among the Under 18 and Primavera teams. With four total appearances, three goals and one assist, Camara has already attracted the attention of the coaching staff thanks to his training sessions and small meetings with the first team. The Guinean is considered a concrete candidate to enter the field against Genoa, although it is not yet clear whether he will be included in the starting eleven.
The context of the match is particularly delicate for Roma, who must recover their form after the recent comeback against Real Madrid. With the reduced squad and the need to manage an intense calendar, Gasperini aims to make the most of the youth resources. The inclusion of Mora, Castro and Camara could not only compensate for the absences, but also open up new prospects for the team in the final phase of the season. The next match against Genoa will therefore be a real test for the young players and for Gasperini's strategic approach, who will have to balance the need to compete with the growth of his younger talents.