Gasperini Puts Serie A First as Roma Enter Europa League Decider Under UEFA List Freeze

Overview

• Roma sit sixth before the final league‑phase match in Athens, where a win guarantees the Round of 16 and a draw may not keep them in the top eight.
• Gasperini says the squad list cannot be updated until after the league phase, leaving new arrivals such as Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz ineligible and prompting his call for a rules review.
• Evan Ferguson is out after a late injury against Stuttgart and Artem Dovbyk is sidelined for months following surgery, while Paulo Dybala’s knee knock will be assessed on matchday.
• The coach reiterates Serie A is the priority but insists Roma will push to avoid the February play‑off ties that add two more fixtures.
• Gasperini praises Panathinaikos’ European form and expects a well‑organized opponent also dealing with personnel issues.