Gian Piero Gasperini says that Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk are ‘at all times competing’ for a beginning spot, whereas Leon Bailey and Paulo Dybala are the one unavailable gamers in opposition to Hellas Verona.
Roma coach Gasperini previewed tomorrow’s Serie A recreation in opposition to Hellas Verona at a press convention on Saturday.
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Two Roma gamers to overlook Verona recreation
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma competes for the ball with Alfonso Maripan Loaysa of Torino FC throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and Torino FC at Stadio Olimpico on September 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
“Other than Dybala and Bailey, there aren’t any different points. Everybody else has recovered and is out there,” Gasp mentioned
“The squad is deep, and I’m not one for heavy rotations. Whoever is match performs, particularly on this interval once we want consistency and repair the patterns we’re engaged on. The group is enhancing from recreation to recreation. There are at all times 5 substitutions that are essential and make sure the group stays aggressive and recent. There could also be small rotations as a result of we play on Sunday and Thursday, after which Sunday once more. There might be minor adjustments, however my intention has by no means been to change the group a lot.”
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have received 4 video games within the opening 5 throughout all competitions, together with the final two in opposition to Lazio in Serie A and Good in Coppa Italia.
Gasperini was requested whether or not this has been the most effective begin to the season in his profession: “I don’t know if it’s the most effective. I by no means take a look at the stats,” he replied.
“That is actually a very good begin when it comes to outcomes, however what issues probably the most is seeing a group that grows and provides one thing in each recreation. We’re pleased with the outcomes, however we must always not concentrate on that solely. We should look additional forward, assist the group develop, play higher, and grow to be extra strong and assured.”
Gasperini principally used a three-man defence throughout his nine-year spell at Atalanta, however generally switched to a four-man backline. The Italian tactician, nevertheless, appears to imagine that it’s nonetheless too early for such a tactical change at Roma.
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“Proper now, we have to consolidate sure certainties after which, regularly, add others. A recreation like tomorrow’s is harmful,” he mentioned.
“In case you are sterile, you lack the drive, vitality and power to create hazard. These groups have velocity up entrance, gamers who shoot properly, and they are often harmful. We should have enthusiasm, power and vitality, to not play a recreation like we did in opposition to Torino, however to play at a special tempo.”
Gasperini: Ferguson and Dovbyk ‘at all times compete’
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma argues with Reda Belahyane of SS Lazio the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Silvia Lore/Getty Photographs)
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There’s nonetheless a doubt on whether or not Ferguson or Dovbyk will begin up entrance, as each strikers have but to attain for the primary time this time period.
“There isn’t one participant forward of one other; they’re at all times competing relying on the intervals, the moments and the video games we face,” Gasperini mentioned.
“Dovbyk appears to be enhancing athletically, actually rather more in comparison with the beginning of the season. He should be in his finest form to compensate for sure technical difficulties he has in the meanwhile. If he reaches an optimum situation, he can even enhance technically.”