Lorenzo Pellegrini is ‘very glad as a participant and a fan that Gian Piero Gasperini is the coach of Roma’ and hails Artem Dovbyk’s motion after beating Glasgow Rangers.
The Giallorossi have been feeling underneath strain following a sequence of painful defeats, to Lille and Viktoria Plzen within the Europa League, Inter and Milan in Serie A.
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They appeared surprisingly comfy at Ibrox, with Matias Soulé on a nook and Pellegrini sweeping in from a Dovbyk lay-off earlier than half-time.
Pellegrini can see real Roma progress
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Gamers of AS Roma pose for a crew {photograph} previous to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD4 match between Rangers FC and AS Roma at Ibrox Stadium on November 06, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photograph by Ian MacNicol/Getty Pictures)
“It was vital to win at this time and get well misplaced floor, however regardless of what some may assume, this was not a simple match,”
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“We wished to provide a way of consistency and we will definitely do higher, however we’re heading in the right direction.”
Roma had maybe began the season stronger than anticipated underneath new coach Gian Piero Gasperini, then had a couple of stumbles, above all when it got here to scoring targets.
“I feel it’s nonetheless early days, however what we should respect is the continuous enchancment of this crew. We had outcomes initially of the season, however with out the identical willpower and visual enhancements that we noticed at this time.
“The target now’s to maintain enhancing and shortly our actual power will probably be clear for us in addition to everybody else.”
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates scoring his crew’s first aim through the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD4 match between Rangers FC and AS Roma at Ibrox Stadium on November 06, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photograph by Ian MacNicol/Getty Pictures)
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Pellegrini had began the season on the switch market after being informed his contract is not going to be renewed, however slowly managed to ease his method again into the squad.
“It was tough initially, as I used to be coming off an damage and lacking match health, however from the derby onwards I had that consistency that I actually wished.
“Now I really feel good bodily, whether or not I come off the bench or begin matches. I’m very glad, as a result of it was a tough summer season on a psychological degree too.
“The coach could be very demanding, however he is aware of the fitting buttons to press. As a participant and as a fan, I’m very glad that he’s the coach of Roma.”
UDINE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma seems to be on through the Serie A match between Udinese and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on January 26, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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Among the many greatest adjustments that Gasperini has been making an attempt to enact are in assault, the place Pellegrini feels they’re making real progress, as seen by at this time’s help.
“We are attempting to speak much more. Artem had a few actions to shake off his marker at this time that maybe some time in the past he wouldn’t have tried, so if he does that extra, we will get the ball to him in higher positions.
“It’s one thing it’s a must to work on, because it’s selections in a break up second on the pitch, however we’re all doing a lot better.”