Mancini is sidelined, but Gasperini has at least received some good news: tests have ruled out any injuries.
The Giallorossi defender will miss tonight’s match against Sassuolo due to a muscle strain in his right flexor.
Gianluca trained regularly with the group yesterday, but he still isn’t feeling 100 percent fit.
After consulting with Gasperini, the decision was made not to take any risks. Mancini is therefore not included in the squad and will watch the match at the Olimpico from the stands.
Caution prevails even ahead of the international break. The defender will not join the Italian national team for the upcoming Nations League matches, despite being free of injury. The decision came after discussions between the Azzurri staff and Roma.
The national team preferred to focus on another defender, while Mancini will be able to use the break to fully recover and return to Gasperini’s squad when the season resumes.
