Gian Piero Gasperini praised his , however refused to debate Giacomo Raspadori. ‘It’s irritating and simply fuels media speak.’
The Giallorossi took some time to get going on the Stadio Olimpico, and have been pissed off when a penalty was revoked for the Matias Soulé offside place.
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Once they lastly did break by way of with Manu Koné, the second purpose was simply 120 seconds later from Soulé on a Stephan El Shaarawy back-heel flick for the 2-0 consequence.
Gasperini noticed a few of Roma coaching routines
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Matias Soule and Manu Kone of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the staff’s second purpose through the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
“The primary half had been good too, however after we acquired into the ultimate third, we have been too timid. After the restart we undoubtedly raised the tempo, but additionally did higher on a technical degree, so I noticed among the shut passes that we do in coaching,”
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“I’ve to thank these lads, who’re extraordinary for his or her effort, but additionally for his or her high quality.”
Paulo Dybala had some nice strikes, however is with out a purpose in Serie A because the final time he confronted Sassuolo 76 days in the past.
“He’s ready for the large video games! I’m glad he’s having fun with his soccer, he confirmed a few of his extraordinary repertoire of abilities as we speak, he’ll rediscover the facility and precision in his end with time,” joked Gasperini.
Roma are on the very least nonetheless certain of joint fourth place on the finish of this weekend, even when Juventus beat Cremonese, particularly as Como have been held to a 1-1 draw by Bologna as we speak.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is injured through the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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The harm disaster continues to accentuate, as Evan Ferguson limped off with a bruised again within the first half, becoming a member of Artem Dovbyk, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Leon Bailey and Pierluigi Gollini on the therapy desk.
Neil El Aynaoui and Evan Ndicka are nonetheless on the Africa Cup of Nations, whereas Wesley hadn’t initially been within the squad yesterday, however made a late cameo look regardless of flu signs.
“Ferguson had a nasty bruise, he was unfortunate, these are actually painful knocks that may cease you shifting easily. It’s a pity for him, we’ll see tomorrow what the checks say, however I don’t suppose it’s muscular or something extra critical.”
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Matias Soule of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the staff’s second purpose through the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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Soulé was taking part in in a extra central position as we speak after Ferguson went off, and confirmed he may do nicely there too.
“It’s a answer we had tried early on within the season, I believe he has what it takes to play there, as he has tenacity and may carry some creativity to that space. It’s not all the time doable, however he did very nicely this night,” famous Gasperini.
“I additionally ask him to have extra sharpness, as he does extraordinary issues within the remaining third in coaching, however in a match state of affairs he lacks a little bit one thing in entrance of purpose. He wants extra stamina to be prepared in these conditions.”
MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 30: Giacomo Raspadori of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his staff’s first purpose through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between Atletico de Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt at Estadio Metropolitano on September 30, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
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There are experiences on whether or not to simply accept the mortgage with possibility to purchase from Atletico Madrid, however Gasperini reacted angrily when requested in regards to the hesitation.
“I don’t need to get into this subject, it’s relatively irritating, so I desire to solely speak about my gamers who’re having a sequence of excellent performances. They deserve respect, are giving their all, and if there are different gamers then we are able to talk about them,” defined the coach.
“I believe in soccer we speak an excessive amount of about gamers who belong to different golf equipment. We go on for months and months being requested about gamers, whereas we play dozens of video games with another person. We’re simply fuelling these media with infinite speak about gamers who aren’t at Roma.”