Roma down to 17 outfield players for Man Utd Champions League tie
Gasperini says his squad has only 17 outfield players available for Roma’s Champions League meeting with Manchester United after training at Old Trafford on Monday evening.
Roma trained under the Old Trafford lights on Monday evening as Gasperini indicated he has only 17 outfield players available for the Champions League match against Manchester United.
The update, reported by Simon Peach on Monday, came as the visitors completed their final preparations at the stadium ahead of the tie.
A 17-strong outfield group would leave the Italian side with fewer options across defence, midfield and attack than usual, potentially narrowing choices for both the starting XI and the bench.
The number refers to outfielders only and does not include goalkeepers. The reporting did not specify which players are unavailable or set out the reasons behind the shortage.
Final team selection will be confirmed when matchday squads are named at Old Trafford, but the indication of a limited outfield group suggests Roma’s focus could be on flexibility from those available.
Manchester United host Roma in the Champions League at Old Trafford following the visitors’ media duties and training on Monday.