Approximately four years ago, Roma lost by default in their challenge against Verona, for positioning a Guinean midfielder who was not registered on the official list.

Roma will take to the pitch at Bentegodi at 6 p.m. in a bid to secure their second consecutive league victory, this time against Verona. Following their 1-0 triumph over Torino, Ivan Juric is keen to secure another three points as he strives to keep a tight grip on his position at the helm of Roma. In the recent history of this challenge, there has not been a draw for almost 10 years: The last time was on August 22, 2015 and it ended 1-1. After that encounter, there were 3 victories each, among which a precedent that evokes terrible memories for the Giallorossi fans. On September 14, 2020, at the home of the Scaligeri, the final score on the field was 0-0, but the Capitoline team lost by default. In that match, Amadou Diawara was indeed used, but a striking oversight by the Giallorossi’s management led to a defeat at the start of the championship. The Guinean midfielder had been mistakenly included in the list of 25 overs, under the assumption that he still fell under the Under 22 category – who can play regardless of list inclusion. However, the player had actually turned 23 in July, placing him squarely among the Over 22s. A lapse in attention that cost the Giallorossi dearly. Despite their appeal, they failed to secure the point they had won on the field.