Roma squad for Sassuolo: Mancini out, Koné returns and Kilvinger included

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his Roma squad for tonight’s clash with Sassuolo, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45.

Gianluca Mancini is absent from the squad, while Manu Koné returns to the midfield options. Gasperini has also included Kilvinger, who joins Vasquez and De Marzi among the three goalkeepers selected.

No reason for Mancini’s absence was given alongside the squad announcement. In defence, Gasperini has called up Koulierakis, Ndicka, Molina, Hermoso, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi.

Koné joins Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli and Mora in midfield, while Castro, Malen, Soulé, Maccaroni and Arena make up the attacking contingent.

Roma’s full squad

• Goalkeepers: Vasquez, De Marzi, Kilvinger.
• Defenders: Koulierakis, Ndicka, Molina, Hermoso, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi.
• Midfielders: Cristante, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora.
• Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Maccaroni, Arena.