Gian Piero Gasperini admits Roma confirmed ‘our greatest and worst’ within the Europa League exit to Bologna, but additionally pointed to the shortage of 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 right down to power further time with targets 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 pissed off with Roma highs and lows
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring his group’s third purpose 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. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
“It was actually a captivating match, naturally we go away it with nice remorse, as a result of we noticed us at our greatest and our worst tonight,”
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“The perfect was nearly all the sport, the worst was within the targets we conceded, which meant we have been all the time chasing the comeback, regardless of doing a little 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 purpose.
“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 facet’s first purpose 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. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
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Roma’s troublesome spell subsequently continues, as now they’re with no 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 stress, and the fatigue makes itself felt too. It is a group 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’ll be able to lose video games, that’s clear.”
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 further 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. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
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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 shouldn’t be on the UEFA listing.
“In further time, there was some fatigue, however we couldn’t make modifications. Bologna placed on three fast and contemporary strikers, so it was powerful. Clearly, in case you are 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 got introduced in a rare Malen who has made our assaults much more harmful. Within the first half of the season, we discovered targets from numerous totally different gamers, however the lack of attacking choices is one thing we’ve been carrying for the reason that begin of the season.”
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. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
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Gasperini received the Europa League trophy with Atalanta, however has discovered the shift to Roma very totally different, together with pressure behind the scenes with the membership forming this squad.
“I got here to Roma with the dream of repeating sure attacking conditions, however because of accidents or not having 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.
“During the last week or so, in opposition to Como and Bologna, I can’t complain an excessive amount of about my gamers, as they put in a robust efficiency.”
One other January signing made an impression this night, as Robinio Vaz got here off the bench and always troubled Jhon Lucumi, profitable a penalty too.
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“Undoubtedly, he’s very younger and an enormous funding, which weighs on him due to the expectations. He wants time to develop, however has vivacity and power, he may be helpful, however with a view to intention increased, you want gamers with extra expertise and pedigree.”