Neil El Aynaoui is impressed with the ‘demanding’ nature of Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini. ‘Everyone knows precisely what we must be doing on the pitch.’
The midfielder is a newcomer to Serie A from RC Lens,
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He has made seven appearances to date this season within the Giallorossi jersey, between Serie A and the Europa League, and admits Italian soccer is extraordinarily laborious work.
“Gasperini is actually a really demanding coach, who has his personal concepts and massive ranges of expertise,”
“He is aware of precisely what he needs to see on the sector, so we’ve got lengthy coaching periods, each finding out movies and on the pitch in order that we will put what he needs into apply.
“All of us pay shut consideration and take heed to what he has to say, as a result of he’s such a demanding coach. This is the reason everyone knows precisely what we must be doing on the pitch.”
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El Aynaoui a part of robust Roma midfield
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Gian Piero Gasperini head coach of AS Roma gestures through the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Silvia Lore/Getty Photos)
It could appear to be working, as a result of Roma are presently joint prime of the Serie A desk alongside Napoli after six rounds.
“He’s targeted an awesome deal on defensive solidity, however we’re additionally engaged on the attacking section, as he needs extra gamers to flood ahead into the opposition penalty space. Now it’s as much as us to comply with his directions.
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“The environment within the stadium is unbelievable too. It’s so lucky for us gamers to have the followers behind us like that, additionally for my household who attend each residence match.”
Neil El Aynaoui poses with Roma director Frederic Massara after signing his contract with the Giallorossi (asroma.com).
El Aynaoui was born in France, and spent a lot of his childhood in Spain, however has chosen to characterize Morocco at worldwide stage.
That is following within the footsteps of his father, who was essentially the most profitable skilled tennis participant within the historical past of Morocco.
“I realized the artwork of sacrifice from my dad and mom,” assured the midfielder.
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“In soccer phrases, although, my idol has at all times been Andres Iniesta. , so Iniesta was that reference level, whereas in France I’d level to Paul Pogba.”
The dedication to Iniesta can also be why El Aynaoui selected to put on Quantity 8 at Roma.
“I play with coronary heart and run laborious, giving my all on the sector. I can enhance in my ending when going ahead, and my positioning when defending, however I’m engaged on these elements day by day in coaching.”
Roma will defend their management in a showdown with Inter on the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday night, kicking off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).