Wasteful Giallorossi lose at home

Roma suffered their second defeat of the 2025/26 Serie A season as Inter pulled off a slender 1-0 win in Saturday’s basic on the Stadio Olimpico. Gian Piero Gasperini’s aspect slumped to their fifth consecutive residence loss to the Nerazzurri, dropping to 3rd within the desk.

The Giallorossi headed into the worldwide break in excessive spirits after successful three league matches on the trot. Nonetheless, Inter have been a thorn in Roma’s aspect for years, and tonight’s sport couldn’t have began any worse for the capital-based giants.

Certainly, Ange-Yoan Bonny broke the impasse after solely six minutes, placing Inter in entrance after Roma’s failed offside lure. Little did anybody know that it will be the ultimate rating. But, the Giallorossi couldn’t beat Yann Sommer tonight regardless of creating a number of promising probabilities.

Star forwards Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk wasted the very best alternatives for the house aspect after the break, leading to Roma’s second defeat in 4 residence league outings this season. It was additionally Roma’s eighth loss throughout their final ten top-flight encounters in opposition to Inter, as we look at our Giallorossi participant rankings.

Roma (3-4-2-1)

Mile Svilar – 7/10

Although he might’ve maybe reacted higher to disclaim Bonny in that fateful sixth minute, the Roma shot-stopper made 4 saves afterward to maintain his aspect within the sport till the ultimate whistle.

Evan Ndicka – 5/10

The Ivorian center-back misplaced monitor of Bonny for the purpose and struggled to deal with the Frenchman’s power and tempo all through the sport. Not one in all his most spectacular nights on the Olimpico by any stretch of the creativeness.

Gianluca Mancini – 8/10

In contrast to Ndicka, the Italian star was nothing in need of excellent, maintaining Lautaro Martinez quiet for over 60 minutes. Certainly, he didn’t put his foot fallacious tonight.

Lovely Mario – 6/10

His poor positioning allowed Bonny to remain on aspect for the purpose. Regardless of enhancing as the sport went on, he by no means totally satisfied and seemed weak below stress.

Wesley – 5/10

Compelled to play on the left as a consequence of Angelino’s absence, the Brazilian couldn’t adapt to the brand new position, whereas Denzel Dumfries’ blistering tempo typically gave him a headache defensively.

Manu Kone – 8/10

One of many uncommon shining lights within the Roma shirt this night, Kone launched Dybala in house with a defense-splitting tempo, but La Joya lacked composure to beat Sommer from a couple of yards out.

Bryan Cristante – 6/10

His close-range header flew simply over the bar shortly after Inter’s opener. Nonetheless, that was his solely attacking contribution in an in any other case unconvincing efficiency from the Roma stalwart.

Zeki Celik – 6/10

The Turkish wingback had a good probability to attract Roma degree, however he fluffed his strains, sending his close-range shot into the aspect netting. He no less than dealt nicely with Federico Dimarco.

Matias Soule – 5/10

A near-anonymous efficiency from Roma’s greatest participant this season! Stored quiet by Alessandro Bastoni, the Argentine starlet struggled to make an influence within the closing third.

Lorenzo Pellegrini – 7/10

The Italian midfielder was arguably Roma’s most artistic participant tonight, typically attempting to separate Inter’s backline open with a intelligent ball.

Paulo Dybala – 6/10

His set-piece deliveries continuously brought on havoc inside Inter’s penalty space. Nonetheless, a participant of his high quality ought to’ve accomplished higher in that scenario.