Cristante to serve suspension vs Sassuolo

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·6 January 2026

Cristante to serve suspension vs Sassuolo

Gian Piero Gasperini is facing problems in midfield against Sassuolo.

In addition to Neil El Aynaoui, who is playing in the Africa Cup of Nations, Roma will also be without Bryan Cristante on Saturday night.

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The Giallorossi midfielder had been booked against Lecce.

In the 84th minute, he was booked by referee Juan Luca Sacchi for an on-field altercation and will be suspended.

Gasperini will be without Cristante against Sassuolo.

Without him and El Aynaoui, the only two midfielders eligible for the match will be Manu Koné and Niccolò Pisilli. These two will most likely be the two players on Saturday night.

This is a significant challenge for the Giallorossi coach, who, between his international assignments in Africa and players sidelined, will once again face a depleted squad at the Olimpico.

However, Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini will be available again.