Gian Piero Gasperini insists Roma will not be prioritising Serie A forward of the Europa League conflict with Bologna, regardless of an damage disaster in assault. ‘Donyell Malen’s state of affairs could be very uncommon.’
It kicks off on the Stadio Dall’Ara on Thursday at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET).
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, seems to be on previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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The second leg can be on the Stadio Olimpico subsequent week, as we all know just one Italian staff will make it to the quarter-finals of the event.
It’s confirmed that the Giallorossi can be with out suspended Gianluca Mancini, plus injured Matias Soulé, Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson, however Mario Hermoso is
Gasperini has lowered Roma choices
GENOA, ITALY – MARCH 8: Gian Piero Gasperini, head coach of Roma, seems to be on previous to kick-off within the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on March 8, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Getty Photos)
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“We’ll see tomorrow, in the meanwhile Hermoso is accessible and will play, however he’s been out for some time, so we’ll see if it’s from the beginning or off the bench,”
“A minimum of one Italian staff will get via for positive. It’s true the development for Italian groups in Europe has not been good this season, even worse if we add within the Nazionale struggles, so evidently it’s not a coincidence.
“All of us must dig deep and clarify what the issue is, the coaches, golf equipment, and possibly the media too. It’s not a couple of tactical concern, there’s one thing deeper that most likely stems from the youth academies and the way in which groups are constructed.”
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, hugs Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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Contemplating he has received the Europa League with Atalanta, but in addition that Roma have a Serie A battle with Como this weekend for fourth place, which is the precedence for them?
“Each sport is necessary, we can’t make calculations, however take them separately making an attempt to present our greatest in every one,” replied the coach.
“The precedence is each competitions, maybe just a few weeks in the past we additionally had the Coppa Italia and due to this fact noticed Serie A because the precedence, however we by no means thought of simply letting something go.
“I don’t see any manner of giving much less in a match state of affairs. It’s potential we received’t play as nicely in some video games as others, nevertheless it received’t be by alternative.”
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The January signings have made a huge impact, most notably striker Malen, who will lastly get to play within the Europa League with Roma after he was cup-tied for the league section because of his time with Aston Villa.
“We’re scoring extra targets, the development is constructive thanks additionally to the arrival of Malen, who has made us extra harmful in assault,” confirmed Gasperini.
“Now we have definitely misplaced a number of necessary gamers in assault, however Malen has given us one thing further. Bryan Zaragoza wants time to adapt, he’s solely been right here for a month, so the conditions like Malen who hit the bottom working in a brand new staff are very uncommon.
“With each Dybala and Soulé out, we’ve got needed to rotate gamers in these assist roles. Lorenzo Pellegrini has performed there most constantly, however Lorenzo Venturino, Robinio Vaz and Stephan El Shaarawy can all play there.”
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Has Gasperini spoken to Pellegrini about his future, with the contract working down?
“No, this isn’t one thing we have to focus on now, because it’s a elementary stage of the season, and we have to concentrate on the pitch.”
Might Malen and Vaz even begin collectively tomorrow?
“Something is feasible,” smiled the coach.