genoa – roma is set for a 18: 00 ET kickoff, with Gian Piero Gasperini selecting Venturino from the start and Daniele De Rossi including Junior Messias in his lineup.
What Happens When Genoa – Roma kicks off at 18: 00 ET?
The match will be officiated by Andrea Colombo, with Rossi and Vecchi as assistants and Bonacina as the fourth official. At VAR, Mazzoleni is assigned with Manganiello as assistant VAR.
Gasperini addressed the buildup in his pre-match press conference, stating there would be “no calculations” connected to the Europa League match against Bologna, and adding that the objective is to remain in the Champions League race.
Roma come into the match after a draw with Juventus. The squad will be without Dybala, who is expected to be out for another 45 days following a meniscus procedure.
What If Venturino becomes the focal point of Gasperini’s selection?
Venturino is in the starting XI for Gasperini’s side. In Genoa, his city, he makes a significant step by starting at the Ferraris, a stadium described as the place he dreamed of as a child and came to call home as a teenager.
The decision to launch him from the first minute had been forming after the match against Cremonese, when his substitute appearance convinced Gasperini. Tactical work in the week also saw him operating alongside Pellegrini.
For Venturino, this is described as only the second start of his career after one on 24 May 2025 in Bologna, when he started with Genoa in the final league match and scored two goals.
What Happens When the lineups and match structure take shape?
Gasperini’s listed formation is a 3-4-2-1: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Tsimikas; Celik, Pisilli, Kone, Rensch; Venturino, Pellegrini; Malen.
De Rossi’s listed formation is also a 3-4-2-1: Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Masini, Ellertsson; Junior Messias, Ekuban; Ekhator.
Roma are seeking points to consolidate fourth place in the table in this meeting at Marassi, with De Rossi facing Genoa in a match framed as a challenge against a former yellow-and-red flag figure on the opposing bench.
