Gasperini forced to reshuffle again as Roma’s medical room keeps filling up
Roma’s season continues to be defined as much by the treatment table as by the pitch. Just when the injury list seemed long enough, the situation at Trigoria has taken another turn for the worse, leaving AS Roma scrambling for solutions ahead of Monday night’s Serie A matchup against Cagliari.
Already without Manu Koné and Artem Dovbyk — two absences that have weighed heavily on the team’s balance — head coach Gian Piero Gasperini must now cope with fresh setbacks. Robinio Vaz is the latest name added to an increasingly crowded injury report after suffering a first-degree soleus strain in his left leg during training. The diagnosis means two to three weeks on the sidelines, a frustrating timeline as the fixture list tightens.
And the problems don’t stop there. Wednesday’s session brought more bad news: Venturino was sidelined by flu symptoms, while Mario Hermoso picked up a foot contusion that could keep him out for several days. Individually minor issues, perhaps — but in Roma’s current state, every absence feels amplified.
There is, however, a small glimmer of hope. Paulo Dybala remains on a separate training program but is expected to rejoin the group soon, with the goal of being available for Monday’s game. His potential return is about more than tactics. When Paulo Dybala is on the field, Roma plays with confidence and creativity; without him, the margins feel thinner.
Gasperini has made it clear he won’t hide behind excuses. Still, the reality is unavoidable: constant injuries disrupt continuity, rotations, and long-term planning. Roma is fighting not only its opponents, but also time, fatigue, and a medical room that refuses to empty.
As the season moves into a decisive stretch, the battle for Roma isn’t just about points in the standings. It’s also about survival — one recovery at a time.
