Roma's transfer director says the club will seek attacking reinforcements while rotating for the Europa League; injuries and cup-tied forwards weaken the squad. Betting angle: back a narrow Roma win or a home victory with under 3.5 goals given the rotation and reduced firepower.
Roma rotate as Europa League showdown with VfB Stuttgart looms
Roma will face VfB Stuttgart at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, kicking off at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET), in a crucial penultimate group-stage fixture. Both sides sit on 12 points, making this a vital head-to-head for qualification positioning. The club’s sporting director, Frederic Massara, says Roma are ready to explore further transfer opportunities while managing a busy schedule.
Rotation policy underlines squad depth test
Gian Piero Gasperini has made significant changes to the starting XI after the weekend, reflecting Roma’s intent to use the full squad across competitions. Massara stressed the need to "dip into all the resources available" as the club navigates a congested calendar, emphasizing faith in players who have seized their opportunities so far.
Injury list and cup-tied issues weaken attacking options
New signing Donyell Malen scored on his debut in the 2-0 win over Torino but, along with Robinio Vaz, is cup-tied for this phase of the Europa League. Key absentees include Mario Hermoso, Artem Dovbyk and Stephan El Shaarawy. Angelino has been out for several months after bronchitis complications but is back in training and reportedly improving.
Transfer priorities: more firepower wanted
Massara admitted the club is "evaluating whether there will be other opportunities to further improve the squad, perhaps with the priority on the attacking phase." Having already signed Malen and Vaz, Roma remain open to additional moves should suitable opportunities arise before the window closes.
Young talents and forward selection
Evan Ferguson starts up front amid lingering questions over his long-term future at the club, particularly after Leon Bailey’s loan was terminated and he returned to Aston Villa. Massara highlighted the progress of youngsters such as Niccolò Pisilli, who has already passed 50 appearances in a Roma shirt and is viewed as ready to influence big games.
Match implications and tactical outlook
With rotation and several attackers unavailable or ineligible, expect Roma to rely more on structure and depth than on a full-throttle attacking overhaul. Stuttgart will test those rotated players, turning this fixture into both a qualification decider and a stress test of Roma’s squad resilience.
What bettors should note
The balance between rotation and injuries suggests a lower-scoring, tightly contested match. Punters may prefer markets reflecting a narrow Roma victory or games with fewer than 3–4 goals, while monitoring late team news on the fitness of returning players such as Angelino.
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