Gian Piero Gasperini insists . ‘They’re all the time harmful, even whenever you suppose that you simply’re dominating them.’
It was beginning to really feel like a repeat of the irritating night time that the Giallorossi had at San Siro in early November, after they wasted quite a few scoring alternatives
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Koni De Winter nodded in a Luka Modric cross from a brief nook to open the scoring right here, however this time Lorenzo Pellegrini did handle to beat Mike Maignan from the spot.
Gasperini noticed optimistic Roma efficiency
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates with teammates after scoring his workforce’s first objective from the penalty-spot through the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
“Each our first-choice penalty takers had come off, who had been Dybala and Malen, so we requested ourselves who would do it and assumed Cristante, however Pellegrini stepped up and did very nicely,”
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Luka Modric stated afterwards that , however with out the penalty, he doubts they might’ve scored the equaliser.
“When Milan take the lead, they grow to be very harmful on the counter, particularly with contemporary legs from Pulisic and Fullkrug,” agreed Gasperini.
“Having stated that, if we had misplaced this match, it might’ve been a extremely bitter blow. If we had gone in entrance, we’d have had an amazing likelihood of profitable it.”
Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz arrived within the January window, giving extra versatility for the attacking positions.
“Malen is a rare participant in that function as a centre-forward, he’ll get higher health ranges as he goes on. In opposition to a really deep Milan defence as we speak, he did some outstanding issues along with his motion, we’re satisfied he is a good signing.
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“It is a very younger squad, I believed we had been aiming for Underneath-25s, however I feel we’d have a really robust collection of Underneath-20s at this fee,” joked Gasperini.
“We had been up towards the workforce that’s second within the Serie A desk and we depart this recreation feeling stronger.”
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Rafael Leao of AC Milan is challenged by Zeki Celik of AS Roma through the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
Milan are well-known for his or her harmful counter-attacks, so after taking the lead they had been able to do additional injury, however the Roma defence held agency.
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“We deserve credit score for that, as a result of Milan have such nice sprinters like Leao, Pulisic, Nkunku, even Rabiot. They’re all the time harmful, even whenever you suppose that you simply’re dominating them. We’ve seen many instances Milan had been on the verge of shedding after which went on to win.
“My defence this season is extraordinary, and permitting Milan so little tonight is an indication of our effort and dedication.”
There was extra unhealthy information for the medical workers, as Manu Kone limped off with a suspected proper flexor pressure simply shy of the hour mark.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Samuele Ricci of AC Milan takes a shot while below strain from Daniele Ghilardi of AS Roma through the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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Mario Hermoso can be out for at the very least a month, however Daniele Ghilardi impressed within the again three this night.
“He did very nicely towards Stuttgart too on Thursday. Ghilardi has improved exponentially from the beginning of the season, when he alternated good qualities with unhealthy timing. He has matured and has extra steadiness,” famous Gasperini.
“When there are such younger gamers, 5 or 6 months of labor actually make a distinction to their evolution.”
That is the primary stalemate of Gasperini’s whole Roma tenure, after 19 victories and 10 defeats between Serie A, the Europa League and Coppa Italia.
It permits Roma to catch Napoli in joint third place, however they’re now 9 factors adrift of leaders Inter.
Maybe extra importantly, Juventus are only one level behind them in fifth, with Como additionally now within the combat for these Champions League spots.