Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed confidence {that a} contract answer might be discovered for forward of Sunday’s Derby della Capitale, whereas warning that Lazio will arrive at an virtually totally Giallorossi-coloured Stadio Olimpico with one clear goal, derailing Roma’s Champions League push.
Roma head into the fixture in fourth place, degree on factors with and locked in a good race involving , and . A win could be a major step in the direction of securing a top-four end, making an already emotionally charged derby carry monumental sporting weight.
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was in usually direct temper at his pre-match press convention at Trigoria, , the place Ryan Friedkin’s continued presence in Rome added a way of momentum to each the sporting and contractual discussions swirling across the membership.
The absence of Lazio’s organised supporter teams from the away finish was additionally addressed, although the Roma coach refused to let it distract from the duty at hand.
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of , seems on previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Pictures)
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Roma vs Lazio – Gasperini backs to characteristic regardless of health concern as derby showdown looms
On Dybala’s future, Gasperini was temporary however optimistic. “It’s constructive that either side need it,” he stated. “The answer might be discovered.”
Requested concerning the derby’s hazard, he was unambiguous. “Lazio is a superb staff and their ambition now’s to damage our run,” he stated.
“We’ve got stronger ambitions. However the derby is all the time tough to play for everybody.”
ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – OCTOBER 02: CEO of The Friedkin Group, Dan Freidkin interacts along with his son, Ryan Freidkin, Co-Founding father of Crucial Leisure throughout a apply spherical previous to the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship 2024 on the Previous Course at St Andrews on October 02, 2024 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Picture by Richard Heathcote/Getty Pictures)
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On Ryan Friedkin’s presence in Rome, Gasperini was effusive.
“The presence is prime, when they’re right here the whole lot works higher,” he stated.
“There’s much less folks reporting issues again, extra direct relationships with out intermediaries who distort opinions. Choices are quicker. I hope Ryan can construct a information of this squad and these gamers past the pace he already has with brokers and negotiations. The possession right here will be capable to observe that higher.”
On Pellegrini, Gasperini was measured.
“Some gamers really feel sure matches in another way,” he stated. “Lorenzo is getting back from harm, he has skilled all week and we are going to assess him. I’ll rely on him, even in the course of the sport.”
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On the broader Champions League race, Gasperini acknowledged the aggressive subject whereas taking encouragement from it.
“Other than , everyone seems to be shut,” he stated. “Como is the true shock of the championship. This can be a signal of a really balanced league. It provides us much more power.”
Gasperini additionally addressed straight, insisting the departing winger should stay totally centered. “I’ll inform him there are nonetheless two matches and his focus have to be on these,” he stated.
Lastly, when requested to ship a message to the Roma followers, Gasperini stated: “Let’s depart that message for the pitch. I’m extremely grateful; the season has been extraordinary in that regard. It wasn’t simple to win these followers over, and I need to repay them with this achievement.”