Gian Piero Gasperini insists he all the time knew Roma might get again into the hunt for the highest 4 after . ‘We can’t afford a mistake, however we’re in fine condition.’
It was a dominant efficiency on the Stadio Olimpico, because the Giallorossi have been already 3-0 up by half-time due to Mancini’s free header, Wesley, and .
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The 4-0 scoreline was rounded out after the break by on a help, the Dutchman hitting the woodwork twice.
Gasperini all the time had religion in Roma
ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Niccolo Pisilli of celebrates scoring his workforce’s fourth objective with teammate Matias Soule throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on Could 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
“We’ve modified our assault since halfway via the season, so scored many greater than within the first half, although we additionally conceded fairly just a few extra too,”
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“It was good to attain with 4 totally different gamers and a few good strikes. We’re in an excellent interval of type, although video games are all very balanced and tough, we all know that we can’t afford a mistake to nonetheless have an opportunity, however we’re in fine condition.”
The coach all the time believed of their skill to get again into the hunt for fourth.
“I noticed that we had the potential for getting gamers again, that with an entire workforce we might get a run of outcomes and had a lot stronger potential.”
ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: of ACF Fiorentina passes the ball whereas beneath stress from of AS Roma throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on Could 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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This outcome means Roma are actually only one level behind fourth-placed , and inside three of in third, so the struggle for Champions League qualification is blown large open.
are additionally nonetheless within the operating, as they’re in sixth place on 62 factors, simply two behind the Giallorossi.
“This can be a very robust squad, above all I by no means needed to preserve a good grip on them, as a result of from the primary day I arrived they have been absolutely centered. I by no means had an issue with their mentality, and the response seen in latest weeks has been much more decided.
“There’s nice unity between myself and the gamers, we are going to attempt to obtain a goal that we wished strongly from the beginning.”
ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Donyell Malen of AS Roma is challenged by Marin Pongracic of ACF Fiorentina throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on Could 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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The arrival of Malen in January from has undoubtedly remodeled the squad, however the way forward for the Roma assault is wanting very unsure, particularly as ’s contract is operating down.
“We have been lacking Dybala and Soulé for lengthy intervals this season as a result of damage, was out for some time too, we have been haemorrhaging strikers for some time, together with long-term absentees like and Ferguson who fell off the radar,” added Gasperini.
“Regardless of every little thing, these lads gave their all in each sport, so I can’t fault their angle, and right now they appear stronger than ever. There are three video games to play, we all know that we have now to realize the utmost and hope another person slips up.”
Manu Kone made his return to the beginning XI right now for the primary time since a muscular damage in mid-March.
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“For lengthy spells, this workforce had the very best defensive file in Europe. We misplaced just a few gamers and paid a worth for that, however we’re beginning to get everybody again now, the workforce that we had at the beginning plus Malen. In these situations, clearly it’s simpler to get outcomes.”
Contemplating representatives of the Friedkin household have been within the stands right now, is Gasperini discussing methods to enhance this squad for subsequent season?
“As I stated, I’m centered on the current, then the second will come after we can discuss concerning the future.”