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Roma forward Malen gets one-match ban after red card against Como
Roma forward Donyell Malen was sent off against Como after a challenge on Como player Kaiki on October 11.
The referee showed him a straight red card in the 53rd minute, and there was no video review.
The ban is for one match, so Malen will miss Roma’s home game against Genoa on October 17.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini criticised the decision and said Malen had not intended to hurt anyone.
Malen apologised to his team and the fans in a social media post after the match.
He is expected back for Roma’s next game, against Napoli, unless there is an unexpected change.
Roma forward Donyell Malen received a one-match ban after being sent off against Como.
The red card came in the 53rd minute after a sliding challenge on Como’s Kaiki.
Referee Fabbri showed Malen a straight red, and there was no VAR intervention.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini disputed the decision and said Malen did not intend to hurt his opponent.
Malen apologised to his team and supporters in a social media post.
- Who
- Roma forward Donyell Malen was sent off and received a one-match ban.
- What
- He was dismissed for a challenge on Como’s Kaiki.
- When
- The red card came in the 53rd minute of the match; the ban was reported on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- In Roma’s match against Como.
- Why
- The referee judged Malen’s sliding challenge to be a serious foul. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini disputed the decision.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini
Referee Fabbri’s decision
Nature of the challenge
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini
Gasperini said Malen touched the ball and did not intend to hurt Kaiki.
Referee Fabbri’s decision
Fabbri showed Malen a straight red for the challenge.
Use of still images
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini
Gasperini argued that freeze-frames distort what happened.
Referee Fabbri’s decision
The referee made the decision during the match; the article says there was no VAR intervention.
Malen was sent off in the 53rd minute of Roma’s match against Como.
RomaToday reported that Malen would miss at least Roma’s next match.
Sportmediaset reported that Malen had received a one-match suspension.
- Player
- Donyell Malen
- Suspension
- One match
- Match
- Roma against Como
- Dismissal
- 53rd minute
- Opponent in the challenge
- Kaiki
What people are saying
Chiedo scusa alla squadra e ai tifosi
Dire che lui faccia del gioco violento è difficile da sostenere, ha avuto uno slancio e ha toccato anche la palla.
I fotogrammi falsificano la realtà: da quest’anno si riesce a vedere un calcio più vero, non torniamo indietro con i fermo-immagini…
Posts on X
Entrata su Kaiki ⚠️ 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗢 per Malen 🟥😳 #Malen #ComoRoma #SerieAEnilive #DAZN
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