Gian Piero Gasperini has offered a constructive replace on the health of key gamers Paulo Dybala and and says that if Roma are nonetheless within the struggle for a Champions League spot, it’s solely right down to the work that the gamers have put in: ‘The squad has been particular, I thank them’.
Gasperini sat down for his customary pre-match press convention on Sunday forward of Monday night’s conflict towards a facet which are unbeaten throughout their final seven Serie A matches.
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Roma discover themselves in sixth place forward of kick-off. They are going to have a chance to maneuver away from , who’re one level higher off than the Giallorossi having performed one recreation greater than them. The massive goal, nonetheless, is in fourth place, who’ve three factors greater than Roma having performed the identical variety of matches.
Gasperini on Roma satisfaction, go to from the homeowners, Dybala, Kone and Wesley
Heading into the ultimate 4 matches of the 2025-26 season, Gasperini has confirmed that each Dybala and Kone are again and obtainable for choice once more.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Manu Kone together with his teammates of celebrates after scoring the opening purpose throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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“Kone has recovered, Dybala had already recovered. This week has gone higher. They’re obtainable,” Gasperini mentioned (through ).
Gasperini can be anticipated to fulfill with Roma’s homeowners within the close to future: “The presence of the possession is a sign,” he mentioned. “Possibly they may begin making strikes not only for the top of the season, but in addition in view of the long run.”
Gasperini was requested if he considers this season to have been a ‘transitional’ 12 months for the Giallorossi.
He replied: “There are two tracks: The present season, which remains to be alive and tomorrow we’ll play towards a Fiorentina facet that’s coming in off the again of a number of constructive outcomes. We’re totally targeted on that since we’re nonetheless within the race. The workforce’s behaviour has been wonderful, we are going to attempt to kick on in these 4 video games.
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“Then, we are going to begin speaking in regards to the future, nonetheless, proper now is just not the time. Afterwards, I’ll attempt to be clear as a result of the followers want to grasp what we’re doing.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 25: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma appears to be like on throughout the Serie A match between and AS Roma at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 25, 2026 in Bologna, . (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
With Claudio Ranieri having not too long ago left the membership and with the way forward for sporting director Ricky Massara wanting unsure, Gasperini was requested if there are any issues that Roma may fall behind their Serie A rivals when it comes to planning for subsequent season and the upcoming switch window.
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“In fact, there has already been a little bit of improvement. We’ve recalibrated after struggling a giant, surprising disappointment. Nevertheless, I don’t suppose that the opposite groups have already began planning. The possession can have loads of time and readability to take care of these items, however after they do, they may do it in the absolute best means.”
Gasperini prevented answering questions on his relationship with Massara, although: “I’m going again to Fiorentina, that’s essential. As for the remainder, we’ll speak about it when the time comes. The membership will converse. There isn’t any want to enter element now.”
WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Frederic Massara, Sporting Director of AS Roma, appears to be like on previous to the pre-season pleasant match between and AS Roma at Pallet-Monitor Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Picture by Clive Mason/Getty Photos)
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The Roma boss hopes to take inspiration from the membership’s ladies’s workforce, who’ve not too long ago claimed the Scudetto for the third time in 4 years.
“The ladies’s Scudetto was implausible, we need to imitate them, even when the Scudetto is a little bit too far forward for us,” Gasperini laughed.
Gasp was additionally requested for his opinion on the current 5-4 thriller between and within the Champions League semi-final.
“I loved it, I appreciated it loads. There have been some errors, however there have been additionally some great technical moments. The sport was pleasurable for everybody.
“This isn’t the perfect second for the Italians within the cups, however we have to react and never surrender. Possibly we’re not doing the appropriate issues. We discover it tough towards all of them. Possibly it’s about how groups are constructed right here. Replicating that model of soccer is tough, it is dependent upon the standard of the gamers.”
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 22: AS Roma goalkeeper competes for the ball with of throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Section MD7 match between AS Roma and VfB Stuttgart at Stadio Olimpico on January 22, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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Gasp was then requested for his evaluation of his workforce’s efficiency up to now in 2025-26.
He mentioned: “The squad has been a bit particular this 12 months, it’s not straightforward. We’re nonetheless within the race and I give the credit score to the workforce. Extraordinary professionalism and togetherness. The response in Bologna was implausible.”
It was then identified to Gasperini that his facet tends to underperform within the closing levels of matches, particularly in comparison with their direct rivals within the league.
“Most likely, nonetheless, we’re forward in different numbers. We’re fifth within the standings. It’s true, we don’t usually handle to get factors within the closing moments, which many different groups do get hold of. Nevertheless, we are going to work to enhance on that.”
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The Roma gaffer was additionally requested if he has any plans to swap Wesley again to the appropriate flank at any stage, having featured on the left for almost all of the 2025-26 marketing campaign.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Wesley of AS Roma throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
“He’s a participant who’s gone by means of an essential evolution. He can play each on the appropriate and on the left, though he’s in fact a right-footer. When you’ve got robust gamers, you possibly can put them on the pitch after which discover their best suited place.
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“It additionally is dependent upon the scenario. On this interval, we’ve had Celik obtainable, however we’ve virtually by no means had Angelino and that was a giant loss. Wesley is a beneficial participant and that’s the principle factor.”
Is Gasperini ‘happy’ together with his squad’s outcomes up to now this marketing campaign?
“Everybody has room for enchancment. You purchase worth in any respect ages. I’m happy. Everybody has performed, everybody has given their contribution. There’s not been an issue of behaviour, ever. I thank them. If we’re nonetheless in it, it’s because of them.”