2026-2027 Serie A: Roma vs. Atalanta, probable lineups

Roma and Atalanta face off at 8:45 p.m. in a match for the third matchday of the Serie A season. Both teams have perfect records so far: the Giallorossi have won 4-0 against both Fiorentina and Lecce, while Sarri’s team has narrowly defeated Sassuolo and Bologna.

Malen is the center forward for Gasperini’s team, flanked by Soulé and Mora, while Dybala—barring a last-minute recovery—is expected to start on the bench due to muscle fatigue. Ndicka has recovered and will play alongside Mancini and Hermoso in the back line, with Lulli and Wesley on the wings. Koné and Cristante will run the show in midfield.

Atalanta will field the attacking trio of De Ketelaere, Scamacca, and Elmas. In midfield, Gaetano is flanked by Samardzic and Ederson, with Zappacosta and Bernasconi as fullbacks.

Roma vs. Atalanta: Probable Lineups
ROMA (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Koné, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Head Coach: Gasperini
ATALANTA (4-3-3): Carnesecchi; Zappacosta, Kossounou, Scalvini, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Gaetano, Ederson; De Ketelaere, Scamacca, Elmas. Head Coach: Sarri

On the eve of the match, Gasperini spoke about the recently concluded summer transfer window: “Financial fair play? Back in June, I thought we’d solved our financial problems with the money from qualifying for the Champions League. When we tried to sign Greenwood and Summerville, I realized that wasn’t the case. The summer was torture—constantly having to revise our transfer plans and let go of players who were eager to join Roma, all because of the wage cap. The ownership, within the constraints of the financial limits, did everything possible. And in any case, my regret was offset by the desire of a group of players—both young and older—to stay; they took pay cuts and put their love for the jersey and the club above everything else.”