Roma Striker Malen Returns from Injury as League Leaders Face Como
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Summary
Roma will travel to face Como on Sunday evening (October 11, 18:30 HKT, broadcast on Now643) as the Serie A leaders seek their third consecutive away victory. Dutch striker Donyell Malen has reportedly recovered from a knee injury sustained while playing for the Netherlands national team during the international break, offering Roma a significant boost in their pursuit of victory .
Key Points
- Roma sit top of Serie A with a 4-1-0 record (W-D-L) through five matches
- Donyell Malen leads the league with 6 goals in 5 appearances; missed Netherlands Euro 2028 qualifiers due to knee injury
- Roma's away record is perfect: 6 goals scored, zero conceded in two victories
- Midfielder Kouadio Kone scored both goals in Roma's 2-2 draw with Inter Milan before the break
- Como's sole home league win came against promoted side Parma; lost 0-2 at Frosinone before the break
Why It Matters
The return of Malen adds critical depth to Roma's attack as they face a Como side simultaneously competing in the Champions League, where they recently thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 and face a daunting trip to Feyenoord next week .
The return of Malen adds critical depth to Roma's attack as they face a Como side simultaneously competing in the Champions League, where they recently thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 and face a daunting trip to Feyenoord next week .