Roma director Tony D’Amico agrees with Gian Piero Gasperini that they need ‘another step’ to compete in the Champions League, but would want Endrick with a purchase option from Real Madrid.

The match with Genoa kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Bologna-Inter on the Liveblog.

ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Donyell Malen and Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

The Giallorossi had such an enthusiastic start to the campaign, but it has petered out a little in recent weeks with back-to-back Serie A draws against Inter and Como.

Above all, they had been 3-1 up in the Champions League against Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid only to throw it all away on Wednesday night, losing 4-3 by conceding three almost identical late goals from corner kicks.

Gasperini has not held back on his frustration at the limited squad, especially now that injuries are beginning to pile up.

Official: Tony D’Amico joins Roma as the club’s new sporting director following four seasons with Atalanta (@ASRoma via X)

From a tactical formation and squad depth perspective, "D’Amico: ‘Roma need another step for Champions League, seek more than Endrick loan’" carries substantial tournament implications for international seeding and domestic campaign momentum. Coaching staffs are heavily weighing high-pressing efficiency (PPDA), defensive transition pace, and fixture fatigue management.

Tactical analysts monitoring Live Scores metrics emphasize that squad adaptability and set-piece execution will likely dictate outcomes in high-leverage knockout environments. Real-time match telemetry and tracking data continue to inform managerial decision-making.

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