Svilar Out and Gollini In: Roma Change Goalkeepers for Como as Kean Misses Out

Roma travel to the Sinigaglia to face Como on Sunday with their goalkeeping position changed for the biggest reason there is: Mile Svilar is injured, and Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Pierluigi Gollini will take over between the posts for the Round 6 meeting, which kicks off at 12.30 local time.

The change is significant against a Como side capable of creating chances with quick combinations and long-range shooting — precisely the kind of work that tests a goalkeeper thrown into a league start. Gollini now steps in for a fixture Roma arrive at with 13 points from five rounds, 14 goals scored and just three conceded, an average of 2.8 goals per game under Gasperini.

Kean misses out for Como

The hosts have their own headline absentee. Moise Kean, who left Italy's camp early during the break after failing to shake off a knock picked up in the draw with France, has not recovered in time and will miss the match. Como's medical staff had been weighing the decision since the striker returned to the club, and the sinigaglia fixture comes too soon for him.

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Roma's treatment room is already busy before the goalkeeping change: Bryan Cristante's back problem has turned into knee trouble that will sideline him a little while longer, adding to a list Gasperini has had to manage since the restart. Como, in their own project under Cesc Fabregas, have no fresh concerns beyond Kean and can otherwise pick from strength.

Roma's attacking efficiency — 14 goals in five games — has been the story of their season so far, but Gasperini now has to protect it with a debut-making goalkeeper away from home. Como have won eight of their last 11 home league games, a record that makes the noon kick-off on Sunday, 11 October an awkward one for the visitors even before the team-sheet changes are considered.