Roma announce Champions League squad for Fenerbahce clash, one player unavailable
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Roma have released their official squad list for the Champions League match against Fenerbahce, with one player ruled out.
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Attributed to original sourceDevyne Rensch returns from injury and is available for Roma’s Champions League clash against Fenerbahce.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has provided the squad list for Thursday’s away Champions League match against Fenerbahce.
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) Lorenzo Pellegrini is the only unavailable player for the Giallorossi, while Dutch wing-back Rensch is available after missing the first three Serie A games of the season due to a muscle problem.
Serie A top-goal scorer Donyell Malen is also part of the squad, and so is Paulo Dybala, who has provided four assists in the opening three Serie A games of the season.
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Donyell Malen of Roma gestures during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on September 05, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Roma have won their opening three Serie A matches and sit top of the table with nine points, alongside Inter and their city rivals Lazio.
The Giallorossi have not played in the Champions League since 2018-19 and reached the semis in 2017-18.
After their meeting with Fenerbahce, Gasperini’s men will also face Paris Saint-Germain, Sporting CP, Manchester United, Lille, Real Madrid, Slovan Bratislava and AEK Athens in the Champions League league phase.
ATHENS, GREECE – JANUARY 29: Devyne Rensch of AS Roma applauds the fans after the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Panathinaikos FC and AS Roma at Spyros Louis on January 29, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) Roma squad list vs. Fenerbahce Goalkeepers: Svilar, De Marzi, Gollini
Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, Ndicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi
Midfielders: Cristante, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora
Attackers: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala
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What happened
Roma have published their official squad list for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Fenerbahce. The announcement confirms that one player will be unavailable for the match. The full squad composition and the identity of the absent player will be relevant for tactical preparation and squad rotation decisions ahead of the European fixture.
Chance analysis
Roma's official squad confirmation for a European night against Fenerbahce gives a first concrete look at available options. With one player sidelined, the coaching staff will need to adjust either the starting XI or the bench balance, and that choice often reveals how they intend to approach the tie. For fans tracking Roma's European campaign, the composition of this list is one of the clearest early signals of intent before kickoff.
Roma will be without one player for their Champions League match against Fenerbahce, forcing a minor squad adjustment.