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Pisa and AS Roma go head-to-head in Serie A on Saturday. Both sides will search for points in what promises to be an intriguing encounter, with newly-promoted Pisa facing an established top-flight opp...

Pisa vs AS Roma – Match preview and team news

Date: 30th August, Saturday.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: Giuseppe Collu.

Pisa Team News

Pisa could be without several key players for this fixture. Tomas Esteves is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, while Isak Vural is recovering from a ligament injury. Mateus Lusuardi is dealing with a hamstring issue and his participation remains doubtful. Alexander Lind is also a doubt due to injury concerns.

The Nerazzurri showed tremendous character in their Serie A return, earning a creditable 1-1 draw against Atalanta in their opening match. Alberto Gilardino expressed his delight with the team’s performance, stating: “I’m happy, incredibly happy about this match—for the team’s performance, for everyone involved with Pisa… This is an important point, a historic one: after 34 years and 90 days, this jersey has returned to such a stage”.

AS Roma Team News

Roma will be without new signing Leon Bailey, who suffered a muscle injury in training shortly after joining on loan from Aston Villa. The Jamaican winger is expected to return in early September. Lorenzo Pellegrini continues to struggle with hamstring issues and his participation remains uncertain. Both players are key figures in the attacking setup.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side began their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico. New signing Wesley scored the crucial winner, and Gasperini praised his team’s fighting spirit: “We played with quality—especially in the first hour of the game, where we deservedly took the lead. In the second half, we had to dig deep—but that’s a positive: it’s a testament to the team’s character”.

Form

Pisa: WW

Alberto Gilardino’s side marked their return to Serie A with a commendable 1-1 draw away at Atalanta. The newly-promoted team showed discipline and character, spending much of the game defending but earning a valuable point against strong opposition.

Their pre-season form was solid with three wins and two draws from six games. They also won their Coppa Italia match against Cesena on penalties after their goalless draw at the end of the full time.

AS Roma: W

Gasperini’s Roma started the season with a 1-0 home victory over Bologna. The Giallorossi enjoyed a strong preseason under their new manager, winning five of six games. The team showed quality in the first hour against Bologna before demonstrating character to secure the three points.