Gian Piero Gasperini admits it was ‘totally different’ to step into the away locker room in opposition to his beloved Atalanta after 9 years, and explains the Roma modifications this night.
It kicks off on the New Steadiness Area at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
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That is going to be a really particular night for Roma coach Gasperini, who returns to Bergamo for the primary time as an opponent after his unimaginable nine-year spell right here, which culminated in Europa League triumph.
Gasperini again in Bergamo as an opponent
CAGLIARI, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Roma’s coach Gian Piero Gasperini look on throughout the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Sant’Elia on December 07, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Pictures)
“I stepped into the opposite locker room for the primary time, which I hadn’t seen because it was restructured, in order that was totally different!”
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“After all, 9 years is a very long time, I noticed this stadium rebuilt. Now we’re all centered on this sport, which is much more vital contemplating the outcomes of the opposite groups.”
Juventus had been held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce this night, so a win right here would enable Roma to create a buffer in fourth place.
“I believe the really extraordinary factor about Atalanta is that in all these years, the membership was in a position to develop, problem for vital trophies at house and overseas, whereas sustaining balanced books. That’s the dogma of the membership and it was successful.”
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 03: A common view exterior the stadium previous to the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma at New Steadiness Area on January 03, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Pictures)
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Roma are coping with a number of damage points, lacking Lorenzo Pellegrini, Leon Bailey and Tommaso Baldanzi, with
In the meantime, Evan Ndicka and Neil El Aynaoui are on worldwide responsibility on the Africa Cup of Nations.
“Rensch is taking part in and has performed nicely lately, as Wesley just isn’t in nice bodily form and we’ve got extra video games arising, so we most well-liked to not danger him,” defined Gasperini.
“We are going to attempt to face Atalanta the way in which we’ve got performed everybody in Serie A, we all know that they’re a robust squad constructed for the Champions League, the place they’re having good outcomes. I do know what Atalanta can do, but additionally that we are able to put in a robust efficiency.”