Gian Piero Gasperini admits Roma confirmed ‘our greatest and worst’ within the Europa League exit to Bologna, but additionally pointed to the shortage of alternate options. ‘I dreamed of repeating sure attacking conditions’ from Atalanta.
The Giallorossi have been all the time chasing this tie, each within the first leg that ended 1-1, then right here getting back from 3-1 all the way down to drive additional time with objectives from Evan Ndicka, Donyell Malen and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
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It was finally determined by the contemporary legs of Nicolò Cambiaghi, whose snooker shot end s
Gasperini annoyed with Roma highs and lows
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his staff’s third objective throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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“It was definitely an enchanting match, naturally we depart it with nice remorse, as a result of we noticed us at our greatest and our worst tonight,”
“The perfect was nearly your entire recreation, the worst was within the objectives we conceded, which meant we have been all the time chasing the comeback, regardless of performing some actually good issues. It’s a pity that after this efficiency, we additionally made these errors.”
The defensive errors noticed Bologna surge right into a 3-1 lead, though Gasperini reserved criticism additionally for Gianluca Mancini’s complaints after a tussle with Rowe for the opening objective.
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“Mancini stayed down after a shirt tug, so Rowe was free to go ahead. It was an anomalous state of affairs, however sadly, we have been naïve.”
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Mario Hermoso of AS Roma celebrates his aspect’s first objective scored by Evan Ndicka of AS Roma (not pictured) throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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Roma’s tough spell subsequently continues, as now they’re with out a win in 5 aggressive video games and slipped down from fourth to sixth within the Serie A desk.
“While you attain this stage of the season, the degrees go up, so does the strain, and the fatigue makes itself felt too. It is a staff that has spirit, as a result of it conceded with a penalty simply earlier than half-time, it got here again from 3-1 down, it felt just like the momentum was behind us,” famous Gasperini.
“While you make errors like this, then you possibly can lose video games, that’s clear.”
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Manu Koné went off injured within the opening minutes, but Gasperini made solely two substitutions within the 90 minutes, then 4 general out of a doable six, as a result of there’s a bonus slot in additional time.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Santiago Castro of Bologna is challenged by Manu Kone of AS Roma throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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The choices in assault have been restricted within the absence of Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé, Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson, whereas Lorenzo Venturino isn’t on the UEFA record.
“In additional time, there was some fatigue, however we couldn’t make modifications. Bologna placed on three fast and contemporary strikers, so it was robust. Clearly, if you’re lacking 4 or 5 gamers all in the identical part of the squad, you’ll undergo in the long term.
“Regardless of that, we’ve introduced in a rare Malen who has made our assaults much more harmful. Within the first half of the season, we discovered objectives from numerous completely different gamers, however the lack of attacking choices is one thing we’ve been carrying because the begin of the season.”
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ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, and Vincenzo Italiano, Head Coach of Bologna, pose for a photograph previous to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Spherical of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
Gasperini received the Europa League trophy with Atalanta, however has discovered the shift to Roma very completely different, together with pressure behind the scenes with the membership forming this squad.
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“I got here to Roma with the dream of repeating sure attacking conditions, however resulting from accidents or not with the ability to signal gamers with these traits, we by no means fairly managed to recreate that. Nonetheless, my gamers have all the time put in a lot effort, together with tonight.
“Over the past week or so, towards Como and Bologna, I can not complain an excessive amount of about my gamers, as they put in a powerful efficiency.”
One other January signing made an impression this night, as Robinio Vaz got here off the bench and continually troubled Jhon Lucumi, successful a penalty too.
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“Undoubtedly, he’s very younger and a giant funding, which weighs on him due to the expectations. He wants time to develop, however has vivacity and power, he could be helpful, however to be able to intention increased, you want gamers with extra expertise and pedigree.”