Gasperini planning to change Pellegrini’s position | OneFootball

After weeks of rumors, speculation, and discussions about his future, Pellegrini will continue to wear the Roma jersey, albeit without the captain’s armband and with a contract expiring in June that the club has no intention of renewing.

This unique situation places him in a season of uncertainty, but also offers him the opportunity to demonstrate his continued usefulness in a team in need of alternatives.

Gasperini’s plan is clear: no longer an attacking midfielder, a role he held alongside Fonseca, Mourinho, De Rossi, and Juric, but a supporting midfielder.

A choice reminiscent of the Di Francesco era, when Pellegrini combined defensive and running moves.

According to the Corriere della Sera, the coach wants to restore his tactical ability, focusing less on goals and more on team balance.

The break will be a valuable opportunity: two weeks to regain his fitness and seek a place in the pecking order.

The friendly against Roma City (today at 11:00 a.m.) will serve to secure playing time ahead of the Torino match.