Gian Piero Gasperini insists Roma ‘should not diminished’ by , however recognises failure to transform probabilities is a significant issue. ‘It’s evidently not a coincidence.’
It was an emotional night time for the coach, who returned to Bergamo for the primary time as an opponent after 9 unbelievable years on the membership, the place he gained the Europa League and certified 5 occasions for the Champions League.
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Giorgio Scalvini put La Dea in entrance with a header when Mile Svilar didn’t clear the nook, colliding with teammate Devyne Rensch, then Gianluca Scamacca had a second purpose disallowed for an earlier offside place.
Gasperini recognises Roma drawback towards Atalanta
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma reacts in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at New Stability Area on January 03, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
“I haven’t seen the purpose but, so couldn’t choose from the touchline. It’s a pity we conceded in that state of affairs after going so near taking the lead twice towards a really robust Atalanta aspect, however I knew that already,”
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“In any case, I’m happy with the possibilities that we created, it’s troublesome towards a tricky Atalanta crew, however we weren’t inferior.”
The switch window is now open and the dialogue inevitably is round strikers, with experiences of an settlement for Atletico Madrid’s Giacomo Raspadori, and talks on-going for Manchester United man Joshua Zirkzee.
“There are bodily, robust opponents, so it’s not simple. Roma performed our recreation, in all probability created extra probabilities to attain total, it’s a pity we didn’t convert any of them. These matches are balanced and determined by incidents, which didn’t go our approach.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma reacts in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at New Stability Area on January 03, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
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Roma did have an enormous scoring alternative when Ederson misplaced a back-pass, however Paulo Dybala didn’t take advantage of it. Is his age exhibiting?
“That’s unfair, I’ve seen 20-year-olds make related errors,” replied Gasperini. “What I can say is that inevitably these incidents change a recreation and also you’ve received to transform them.
“I wish to clarify that Atalanta had been constructed over time, are stable and within the Champions League, whereas we’re at first of our journey. Roma don’t emerge diminished from this defeat, as a result of don’t overlook Atalanta completed third final season and are nonetheless a really robust squad. The actual fact we’re forward of them within the desk is one thing to be happy with proper now.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 03: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma reacts in the course of the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at New Stability Area on January 03, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
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It’s their sixth 1-0 defeat, confirming that when Roma don’t rating, they have an inclination to lose, as there haven’t been any attracts this season.
“It’s evidently not a coincidence if it occurred this typically. We have to preserve working and enhancing. We are inclined to go so near equalising and don’t, whereas after we go in entrance, we are inclined to win. Clearly, it is a attribute after 18 rounds, however it’s one thing to work on,” concluded Gasperini.
There are issues going ahead too, as each Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso had been booked, so might be suspended for the midweek spherical towards Lecce.
Contemplating Evan Ndicka and Neil El Aynaoui are nonetheless on the Africa Cup of Nations, that leaves only a few alternate options.