Roma face defensive crisis for Lecce as Mancini & Hermoso face ban

Roma are heading toward a defensive emergency ahead of their trip to Lecce after Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso were both booked during the first half against Atalanta, triggering automatic suspensions.

The incident occurred during a tense closing phase of the opening period, already marked by controversy following Giorgio Scalvini’s opener and a disallowed Atalanta goal.

Referee Fabbri’s decisions came under scrutiny again when Mancini was shown a yellow card for a late challenge from behind...