Roma takes on Como, Inter Milan faces Parma in Serie A

The report presented said that the Italians return from the international break with Roma playing Como and Inter Milan hosting Parma in the sixth round of Serie A.

Top of the table Roma have gained 13 points and travel to eighth placed Como who have 10. Como is coached by former Spain footballer Fabregas.

Roma will be without captain Bryan Cristante via injury with a knee problem. Striker Donyell Malen is a doubt too, although Lorenzo Pellegrini might return to the starting line-up after injury.

Are evaluating the fitness of forward Moise Kean who returned early from international duty due to exhaustion. The club will also be hoping that attacking players Nico Paz and Lucas Da Cunha will produce scoring opportunities.

Also a key fixture sees second placed Inter Milan play Parma at the San Siro. Inter have 13 points and will hope to get a win in the match and stay in contention for top spot, while Parma are 15th with four points.

Inter will count on strikers Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram to spearhead the assault. Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and left-back Federico Dimarco have also returned to fitness to strengthen the team.

Parma, managed by Alberto Gilardino, will be without midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and defender Botond Balogh due to injuries.

The round also contains a number of other matches as teams around Italy try to climb the table when league action begins.