Balerdi receives first Roma call-up vs Lecce

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·30 August 2026

Balerdi receives first Roma call-up vs Lecce

Gian Piero Gasperini has announced his squad for Lecce vs. Roma, a Serie A matchday two clash scheduled for tomorrow at 6:30 PM at the Via del Mare.

The main news is Leonardo Balerdi’s first call-up. The Argentine defender, the Giallorossi’s latest arrival, is immediately included in Gasperini’s squad. Nahuel Molina is also available.

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Devyne Rensch and Lorenzo Pellegrini, however, remain unavailable.

Both are continuing their respective training programs and, as Gasperini explained in his press conference, will return to training with the group next week.

Robinio Vaz and Neil El Aynaoui are also absent, having both left for Hull City and Leipzig, respectively.