Gasperini makes decisions on Dybala and Ndicka as Roma confirm squad for Atalanta
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Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has revealed squad decisions on Paulo Dybala and Evan Ndicka ahead of the Serie A fixture against Atalanta.
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Attributed to original sourceGian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that both Paulo Dybala and Evan Ndicka are fit enough to be included in Saturday’s matchday squad for Roma’s home Serie A match against Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico.
There had been concerns regarding the Argentine’s fitness earlier this week, whilst Ndicka was forced to sit out of last weekend’s 4-0 victory over Lecce.
DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 15: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma at Signal Iduna Park on August 15, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) Both have been included in Gasperini’s 23-man matchday squad for the visit of Maurizio Sarri and Atalanta, which was confirmed on Saturday morning.
In fact, both Ndicka and Dybala have been tipped to start on Saturday evening, although it is most likely that Matias Soule will be called into the attack in the event that La Joya starts among the substitutes. Daniele Ghilardi was the chosen replacement for Ndicka last weekend.
New signings Kostantinos Koulierakis, Nahuel Molina, Leonardo Balerdi, Marten De Roon, Rodrigo Mora and Santiago Castro have also been called up for Saturday’s clash against Atalanta.
Official: Rodrigo Mora joins Roma on a permanent transfer from FC Porto (via www.asroma.com) 19-year-old Mora could be called back into Gasperini’s starting line-up, but otherwise, the rest of the summer recruits are expected to start on the bench.
Click here to read more about how Roma and Atalanta could line up on Saturday evening.
Confirmed Roma squad to take on Atalanta LECCE, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Head coach of AS Roma Gian Piero Gasperini during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on August 31, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) Goalkeepers: Mile Svilar, Pierluigi Gollini, Giorgio De Marzi.
Defenders: Devyne Rensch, Kostantinos Koulierakis, Evan Ndicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Wesley Franca, Emanuele Lulli, Daniele Ghilardi.
Midfielders: Bryan Cristante, Marten De Roon, Manu Kone, Nicolo Pisilli, Rodrigo Mora.
Forwards: Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matias Sole, Paulo Dybala, Antonio Arena.
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What happened
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed his squad for the upcoming Serie A clash against Atalanta, with notable decisions made on the availability of star forward Paulo Dybala and defender Evan Ndicka. The selections are significant for Roma's tactical setup, as Dybala remains a key creative outlet in attack while Ndicka's presence affects defensive stability. Gasperini's choices will shape how Roma approach the match against an Atalanta side with strong European ambitions.
Chance analysis
Squad announcements ahead of a Serie A weekend carry real weight when they involve a creative hub like Dybala and a starting centre-back in Ndicka. Gasperini's calls signal how he intends to balance Roma's attacking thrust against the defensive solidity needed to contain Atalanta's transitions. Whether the decisions are inclusions, rotations, or absences, they set the tone for how both sides will look tactically on matchday.
Roma's attacking threat and defensive shape against Atalanta hinge on Gasperini's confirmed decisions on Dybala and Ndicka.