Pellegrini aims to make first season appearance vs Como

Pellegrini aims to make first season appearance vs Como Lorenzo Pellegrini will be Gian Piero Gasperini’s extra man after the break. The Grugliasco-born coach has used 19 of his 20 outfield players in the first six games of the season, with only the number 7 missing. It’s not a technical choice, but rather the need for the Giallorossi midfielder to regain his fitness after missing his entire pre-season and only renewing his contract in late August. Pellegrini’s inactivity at the start of the season adds to his inactivity at the end of last season, and his last appearance was Roma vs. Pisa on April 10th. If Pellegrini were to return to the pitch against Como, upon his return from the international break, six months would have passed. This is why it’s essential to organize some tests during the break to allow the Giallorossi midfielder to regain the match rhythm needed to keep up with his teammates. As Corriere della Sera reports, during these days of break, the 1996-born player is increasing his workload in the preparation program conducted by the Giallorossi coaching staff. Pellegrini will be a useful player for Gasperini, starting the rotations in the attacking midfield, where Dybala, Soulé, and Rodrigo Mora have so far rotated.