Roma Trusts Vasquez Ahead of Manchester United Clash

Roma's goalkeeping problems continue. Pierluigi Gollini experienced back pain in the latest training session. When he failed to recover despite painkiller injections, third-choice keeper Devis Vasquez was forced into the match. Mile Svilar, meanwhile, has already been unable to play for a month.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini was normally due to hold the press conference. However, after the Roma team arrived late at the stadium in Manchester because of traffic, the duty fell to sporting director Tony D'Amico. D'Amico said the team trusts Vasquez and that this is a great opportunity for the young goalkeeper. He added that they believe Vasquez can put in a good performance.

Roma's absences do not end there. Paulo Dybala, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini are also not in the squad.

Even so, the team has lost only one match this season. That match was against Real Madrid, which ended 4-3. Roma were 3-1 up as they entered the 82nd minute.