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• Roma have Wesley suspension appeal rejected

  AS Roma’s appeal to overturn Wesley’s suspension was rejected by a sporting judge, confirming the Brazilian will miss the upcoming match against Lecce following a controversial red card at Como. ​A sporting judge has officially rejected AS Roma’s appeal to overturn a suspension for Wesley following his red card against Como. The club argued a case of “mistaken identity,” suggesting teammate Devyne Rensch committed the foul on Assane Diao. However, VAR analysis and officials confirmed Wesley made the challenge, meaning he is ruled out of the upcoming Serie A fixture against Lecce. ​The decision is a blow for manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who must now navigate the league clash without his key wide man. Despite the setback, Wesley remains available for the crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Bologna. In his absence, Tsimikas is expected to fill the void against Lecce as Roma looks to recover from their recent 2-1 defeat.

• Official: Serie A confirm Roma’s Wesley, five others

  Roma’s Wesley Franca and five other Serie A players have been hit with one-match suspensions following the conclusion of the league’s 27th round of fixtures.

  The Lega Serie A has officially confirmed a one-match suspension for Roma wing-back Wesley Franca following the Giallorossi’s 3-3 draw with Juventus.

  The Brazilian defender collected his fifth caution of the season at the Stadio Olimpico, triggering an automatic ban.

  Consequently, Wesley will be unavailable for Sunday’s league encounter against Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa as Roma continues their push for European qualification.

  Joining Wesley on the sidelines are five other players following the latest round of fixtures.

  Sassuolo’s Andrea Pinamonti received a straight red card, while Fabiano Parisi, Remo Freuler, Filippo Terracciano, and Lautaro Valenti all reached the yellow card threshold.

  Regarding the disciplinary action, league officials confirmed that Wesley “will now have to serve a one-match ban when the Giallorossi go up against Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa.”

• Roma fined for fans’ chants against Luciano Spalletti in Sunday’s return

  Luciano Spalletti led Juventus to a resilient 3–3 draw against his former side Roma, a match overshadowed by a €6,000 fine for the Giallorossi due to crowd disturbances.

  Luciano Spalletti haunted his former club as Juventus staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3–3 draw at the Stadio Olimpico.

  Trailing 3–1, Spalletti’s tactical adjustments inspired a late equalizer, preserving the gap between the sides in the Champions League qualification race.

  The result underscored his reputation for composure, as Juventus’ performance highlighted the experience and tactical expertise that Spalletti brings to the bench.

  However, the fixture was marred by misconduct from the home stands. Roma has been hit with a €6,000 fine after supporters directed offensive chants toward their former manager in the 57th minute.

  The sanction, confirmed by a sports judge, also accounts for a smoke bomb thrown onto the pitch. The fine serves as a reminder of the responsibilities clubs have regarding fan behavior.

• Fabregas took disciplinary action against Como talent Nico Paz

  Como manager Cesc Fabregas benched star talent Nico Paz for the match against Lecce as a disciplinary measure after the youngster arrived late for a scheduled team meal.

  ​Cesc Fabregas sent a firm message to his squad by dropping Nico Paz from the starting lineup against Lecce.

  The Real Madrid product, who was expected to return following a suspension, reportedly irritated the coach by turning up late to a pre-match team dinner.

  Fabregas initially remained tight-lipped about the benching, stating before kick-off, “it was simply a choice that I made.”

  ​Despite the disciplinary action, Paz was eventually introduced as a second-half substitute during Como’s 3-1 comeback victory.

  The decision to bench the Argentine was intended to reinforce discipline ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter Milan.

  By integrating him later in the game, Fabregas signaled that the youngster had been forgiven after receiving an initial warning regarding professional standards.

• Aston Villa keen on former Chelsea Topscorer as Emery eyes extra firepower

  Aston Villa have opened talks to re-sign Tammy Abraham from Roma to provide depth and competition for Ollie Watkins as Unai Emery’s side pushes for the Premier League title.

  Aston Villa have initiated discussions to bring Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League as manager Unai Emery seeks to strengthen his attack.

  The 28-year-old striker, currently on loan at Besiktas from AS Roma, has emerged as a primary target for the January window.

  Villa are reportedly exploring his availability to provide competition for Ollie Watkins, whose goal tally stands at seven in 28 appearances this season as the club maintains a title challenge.

  The move carries significant sentimental and strategic weight, as Abraham previously enjoyed a stellar 2018-19 loan spell at Villa Park.

  During that campaign, he scored 26 goals in 40 matches, playing a pivotal role in securing the club’s promotion.

  Currently rebuilding his form after a serious knee injury, Abraham has registered 12 goals in 24 total appearances for Besiktas this term. Roma is believed to be open to a permanent or structural solution for the forward.

  Emery is determined to add a “different dimension” to his frontline with Abraham’s physical presence and proven English football pedigree.

  The striker is reportedly keen on returning to the club where he previously thrived. However, any potential deal remains subject to complex negotiations between Villa, Roma, and Besiktas regarding the termination of his current loan and financial terms.

  Villa remains ambitious in the market to ensure they have sufficient firepower to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City.