Svilar a major Roma doubt for Como clash
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Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar is a major doubt for the Serie A match against Como due to a reported physical issue.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources in Italy say Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar is a major doubt for Sunday’s clash against Como after a finger injury, so Pierluigi Gollini is expected to start.
Roma goalkeeper Svilar is at serious risk of missing Sunday’s away game at Como.
Svilar likely to miss Como vs. Roma TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Mile Svilar of AS Roma attempts to save from Giovanni Simeone of Torino FC during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on September 14, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia, Sportmediaset and Gazzetta report that the 27-year-old is dealing with a finger problem and seems unlikely to recover in time for the game.
As of now, second-choice goalkeeper Gollini is expected to start between the sticks for the Giallorossi in Como.
Gollini, 31, only made one appearance for Roma last season, conceding a goal in a 1-1 away draw against Panathinaikos in the Europa League group phase.
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Pierluigi Gollini of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and SSC Napoli – Serie A TIM at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on February 28, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The Italian goalkeeper hasn’t played a Serie A match in two years. He last featured in Italy’s top flight as a Genoa goalkeeper on October 5, 2024, in a 5-1 loss against Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta.
Roma will also travel to Como without injured Bryan Cristante, who is expected to be replaced by Marten de Roon.
Furthermore, neither Matias Soulé nor Leonardo Balerdi are likely to start against Como after returning from Argentina international duty.
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What happened
Roma are facing uncertainty over the availability of first-choice goalkeeper Mile Svilar ahead of their Serie A fixture against Como. The Belgian shot-stopper has reportedly picked up a problem that puts his participation in serious doubt, potentially forcing Roma into a change between the posts. With Roma's league campaign still active, the absence of their key keeper would be a notable blow to the team's defensive stability.
Chance analysis
Losing a first-choice goalkeeper the day before a match is rarely trivial. Svilar has been a central figure in Roma's defensive structure this season, and any forced change between the posts forces a tactical recalibration for the coach, with the backup goalkeeper now needing to step into a high-stakes environment. For Roma fans and followers of Serie A, the question shifts to whether the goalkeeping change is merely a precaution or a longer-term concern heading into a congested fixture list.
Roma's defensive stability is likely reduced if Svilar is unavailable, making the team more vulnerable against Como.