Roma, Fonseca:”The injuries are impacting our development”

Roma are getting ready to face Borussia Monchengladbach at the Olimpico in the third Europa League match of the season. Manager Paulo Fonseca was asked about the significant spell of injuries impacting his squad during the pre match press conference:"I had never started with so many injuries in the past, I believe this is bad luck. We must fight back against these difficulties and we are ready to do so. Will I change formations? Because of all the absences we might. It's impossible to improve and progress while having all these absences"

Fonseca gave an update on individual players:"Pastore is in a unique situation, he needs to be managed with calmness but he's available. We'll see if Santon recuperates from the flu. Under and Mkhitaryan have started practicing. In the midfield we just have Veretout"