AS Roma v US Sassuolo Calcio

Mario Hermoso scored a left-footed strike from outside the box in Roma's 3-0 win over Sassuolo on Saturday, his third goal of the season.

Roma are reportedly keeping a close eye on Ademola Lookman as they look for more attacking options alongside their pursuit of Endrick.

Roma are monitoring Frosinone wingers Giorgi Kvernadze, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samuel Lino as they look for a quick winger who can run in behind.

Pisilli says AS Roma are doing well this season, though he notes final standings will only be decided at the end of the campaign.

Sassuolo appointed Roberto D'Aversa as head coach, replacing the dismissed Alberto Aquilani, on a contract until 30 June 2027.

D'Aversa's first match in charge of Sassuolo will be after the international break, and he will be assisted by Salvatore Sullo.

Roberto D'Aversa is reported by multiple sources to have been chosen as Sassuolo's next coach, with a contract to the end of the current campaign and no automatic renewal, with the club finalising details.

Sassuolo lost five consecutive Serie A matches, the last a 3-0 defeat to Roma, leaving them near the bottom of the table.

Paulo Dybala agreed to a new contract with a reduced salary to stay at Roma.

Bryan Cristante agreed to a new contract with a reduced salary to stay at Roma.

Devyne Rensch starts on the right wing for Roma.

Gianluca Mancini agreed to a new contract with a reduced salary to stay at Roma.

Anass Salah-Eddine made three appearances and provided one assist for Roma.

Mile Svilar denies having any discussions about a move to Juventus over the summer.

Rodrigo Mora was a summer signing for Roma.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is available for selection.

Konstantinos Koulierakis has been ruled out due to a knock.

Pierluigi Gollini has joined AS Roma.

Marten de Roon has joined AS Roma.

Marten de Roon is expected to step in as midfielder for AS Roma.

Vasilije Adzic is on loan at Sassuolo from Juventus, with Sassuolo having an option to buy for €12m and Juventus a buy-back option for €1.7m.

Sebastiano Esposito joined Sassuolo this summer.

Arijanet Muric was the goalkeeper for Sassuolo during the match.

Cas Odenthal scored the equalising goal for Sassuolo.

Vasilije Adzic feels trusted by coach Alberto Aquilani and likes his focus on developing young players.

Alberto Aquilani sees Sebastiano Esposito primarily as a centre-forward or attacking midfielder.

Kristian Thorstvedt was suspended for Sassuolo's match against Fiorentina after being sent off against Lazio.

Sassuolo lost 4-2 at home to Fiorentina and dropped level with them on eight points, three above the relegation zone.

Armand Laurienté scored twice in Sassuolo's 4-2 defeat at home to Fiorentina.

Kieron Bowie impressed at Sassuolo and has been recalled.

Nemanja Matić is a reference point for Vasilije Adzic and provides advice on and off the pitch.

Domenico Berardi is a player Vasilije Adzic admires and learns from.