Serie A Round-Up: Roma Overhaul Squad for Como Clash as In-Form Malen Shines

AS Roma vs Como: In-Form Malen Shines Amid Squad Overhaul

Fresh from a 20-0 demolition of Sorianese in a training match, AS Roma host Como with Donyell Malen in sensational form. The striker has enjoyed a stunning resurgence under Gian Piero Gasperini, leading the Serie A scoring charts with six goals in five matches after completing a €25 million permanent move from Aston Villa. Due to fatigue, Balerdi and Soulé are set to drop to the bench, making way for Marten de Roon—who replaces the injured Cristante—while 17-year-old prodigy Rodrigo Mora (born in 2007) is expected to start in the attacking midfield role.

Serie A Matchday 6: Inter Give Chase as AC Milan Face Tough Test

Inter Milan (13 points) are determined to beat Parma at home to snatch top spot from AS Roma, while surprise package Como (10 points) look to cause an upset against the capital club. Meanwhile, fifth-placed AC Milan (11 points) face a potential banana skin at Sassuolo's (7 points) Mapei Stadium, despite boasting a superior head-to-head record of 13 wins, five draws, and eight defeats.