Gian Piero Gasperini confirms he picked Roma over Juventus final summer season because the Giallorossi provided a ‘tougher’ problem, however dealing with the Bianconeri is ‘at all times’ robust ‘as a result of they’ve top-level gamers.’
Gasperini held a press convention on Friday on the eve of a Serie A match in opposition to Juventus on the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
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The Italian tactician supplied the most recent staff information, saying that Mario Hermoso just isn’t absolutely match attributable to muscle fatigue, so he is perhaps as Evan Ndicka can also be unavailable.
Roma employed Gasperini final summer season, however studies urged that Damien Comolli had provided him the Juventus job as properly.
Gasperini has now defined why he selected the Giallorossi over the Bianconeri.
Why Gasperini picked Roma over Juventus
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, seems on in the course of the Serie A match between AS Roma and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on November 09, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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“As a result of it was tougher. I’m pleased with the way it went,” Gasperini
“Now we face this necessary match. Juve stay an excellent staff, definitely sturdy and at all times capable of reinforce themselves. Profitable is at all times of their DNA; we come to this match after an excellent efficiency in opposition to Como and in Glasgow, and we wish to check ourselves in opposition to this staff.
“I believe we’ve been good: 15 matches is an efficient streak to offer some indications. I don’t know if we’re among the many greatest, however the boys have been wonderful in nearly all video games, even once we didn’t handle to win,” Gasperini continued.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, seems on previous to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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“It’s necessary for them to attempt to catch up and for us to take care of or improve our benefit. It’s December 19, focus is at its peak, and it’s very thrilling to play this match with this rating. The remainder can wait, this isn’t the time.”
Roma sit fourth within the Serie A desk, with a four-point lead over fifth-placed Juventus, so tomorrow’s assembly is a key one within the race for a Champions League spot.
Gasperini was questioned about his relationship with Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti, who changed Igor Tudor on the finish of October.
Gasperini: Juventus a ‘benchmark in my profession’
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, provides the staff directions in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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“It’s definitely pleasant. When he was at Inter, we occurred to have dinner collectively and we regularly spoke when he was with the nationwide staff,” Gasp revealed.
“Now we speak much less, however we’ll greet one another cordially. It’s not simple to be appointed mid-season, however he’s making an attempt to carry his concepts. Going through them is at all times tough as a result of they’ve top-level gamers.
“The rivalry with Juventus is felt in all cities. I used to be on the membership as a youth coach, and at all times discovering motivated opponents toughened the staff,” concluded the Roma coach.
“As an alternative of being an obstacle, it turns into a bonus. Juve have at all times been a benchmark in my profession. If you beat them, it means you’re aggressive, even in much less profitable seasons; they continue to be among the many greatest groups.”