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Following a 3‑3 draw with Cannes, AS Roma continued its Welsh training camp in early August. On 1 August 2026 the side were beaten Roma’s 4‑1 by Cardiff City at the loss to Cardiff City Stadium. Paulo Dybala converted on 1 August 2026 exposed defensive frailties and a penalty for Roma’s only goal, while new signing Santiago Castro made his debut. Midfielder thin squad, prompting coach Gian Piero Gasperini to label the team “absolutely incomplete”. The defeat saw midfielder Muhammed Bah suffered sustain a serious knee injury and left leave the pitch in tears. Cardiff’s goals were New signing Santiago Castro scored by Ashford (two), Salech and Tanner. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini criticised defensive lapses and described Roma’s sole goal from the squad as “absolutely incomplete”, reiterating his need for a defender, a winger penalty spot, while recent arrivals Konstantinos Koulierakis and two forwards. He praised Castro Donyell Malen were highlighted as an “excellent signing”, noted the return part of El Aynaoui and Niccolò Pisilli to the camp, and rebuilding effort. In the pending arrival wake of defender Konstantinos Koulierakis. the friendly, Gasperini outlined a clear transfer agenda. The loss has heightened pressure club is monitoring right‑back Givairo Read from Feyenoord, with Tottenham’s Djed Spence as an alternative. Forward options include Santiago Nusa, while winger Kevin Schade and Real Madrid prospect Endrick are also on the club to finalise its summer recruitment radar. The coach stressed that securing a defender, a winger and two strikers is essential before the Serie A season begins. and the upcoming Champions League campaign begin. The match was broadcast live on DAZN with a delayed free‑to‑air replay on Nove later that evening.