After the controversies of the first leg, Rosetti chooses Letexier for the match at the Olimpico. Ghisolfi is working on the renewals for the Primavera.

Following a day of rest granted by Claudio Ranieri, Roma resumed training this morning in anticipation of their Europa League playoff return against Porto. The good news is the return to group training of Paulo Dybala, who has recovered from a blow to his left knee during a previous match. We also see the return of Rensch, who is aiming for a recall, while Hummels is ready to make a comeback from the first minute. No need to worry about Mancini, who didn’t train with the group, but will be regularly available. Meanwhile, in today’s game,… Manu Koné celebrated his team’s victory by imitating the Dybala Mask, becoming the second player on the roster to do so after Gourna-Douath, who had similarly exulted against Venezia. The challenge against Porto will be crucial: following the 1-1 draw in the first leg, the ‘giallorossi’ will compete for a place in the last sixteen in front of their home crowd. Historically, this has been a sort of taboo for Claudio Ranieri in UEFA competitions. I’m sorry, but you didn’t provide a complete text for me to translate. Please provide a full text for accurate translation. The coach has indeed surpassed this stage only once, in the UEFA Cup 1999/2000 with Atletico Madrid, then coming to a halt against Lens. On the other hand, with Napoli, Valencia, Chelsea (three times), Parma, and Roma, the European journey always ended before the last sixteen. The last yellow-red precedent dates back to the 2009/10 season, when Panathinaikos eliminated Roma with a double 3-2, despite the initial advantages signed by Vu?ini? and Riise. For the return match, UEFA has appointed François Letexier, an arbiter deemed among best in the world and the winner of the best match director award in 2024. The previous encounters with the Yellow-Reds, however, are not favorable: one victory (Brighton) and two defeats (Slavia Praga and Leverkusen) in the three crossroads.

In terms of club affairs, Roma begins to think about the future: after the winter market, the sporting director Florent Ghisolfi is working on the renewals of Svilar and Pisilli, considered priorities, and those of various talents from the youth team. Among them, the class of 2006, Mattia Mannini is close to signing a new contract despite Udinese’s interest. On the other hand, Marin (close to PSG), Levak, Golic, Misitano, and Romano are left in the balance, who might leave the capital. Finally, on the day of tomorrow, Head Coach Ranieri will address the media at a press conference on the eve of the Roma-Porto match at 13:00, accompanied by a player who will be announced just prior to the meeting with the reporters.