Roma could rest Wesley vs. Torino due to minor injury | OneFootball

Exams undergone by Roma defender Wesley highlighted a muscle overload, which may prompt Gian Piero Gasperini to rest the Brazilian in the upcoming Serie A match against Torino.

Roma defender Wesley has suffered a muscle overload while on international duty with the Brazil national team.

Roma breathe sigh of relief over Wesley’s fitness

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Wesley Franca of AS Roma (hidden) celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The new Roma signing underwent medical tests in the capital this morning upon returning from international duty.

Multiple sources, including Sky Sport Italia and Il Messaggero, say that examinations have ruled out a serious injury and only highlighted a muscle overload, which means the Brazilian will be available for the next match against Torino.

However, it remains to be seen whether the ex-Flamengo defender will start against the Granata on Sunday, in Serie A Round 3.

Roma pick possible Wesley replacement vs. Torino

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Wesley Franca of AS Roma scores his team’s first goal whilst under pressure from Charalampos Lykogiannis of Bologna during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Wesley already scored his first Roma goal in the opening league game of the 2025-26 campaign, giving the Giallorossi a 1-0 win over Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico.

ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: David Neres of Napoli is challenged by of Devyne Rensch of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on February 02, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

If Wesley is rested against Torino, Devyne Rensch will likely be deployed as a right wing-back.

Due to his minor injury, Wesley didn’t even go on the bench in Brazil’s latest game against Bolivia.