Overview
- Roma need a win at Panathinaikos to guarantee a top‑eight finish and direct entry to the Europa League last 16.
- Gasperini reports eight absences concentrated in attack and says Paulo Dybala will be evaluated after knee discomfort.
- January arrivals Donyell Malen, Vaz and Venturino cannot be used until the knockout phase under current UEFA list rules.
- The coach reiterates that Serie A is the priority and downplays the prospect of having to play an extra playoff round.
- Panathinaikos manager Rafael Benitez praises Roma and notes he was once close to the job, while Kostas Tsimikas says he is staying with the club.