Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini raged at journalists after a 1-0 loss in opposition to Udinese on Monday: ‘If we don’t qualify for the Champions League, the coach might be modified, and that’s the top of the story.’
Roma slipped out of the highest 4 final evening, dealing with a 1-0 away loss at Udinese.
UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Mile Svilar of Roma is overwhelmed by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s strike for Udinese throughout the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on February 02, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)
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Gasperini held a post-match press convention with Italian reporters after his , however misplaced his mood when requested in regards to the many younger gamers signed by Roma in January.
“You could make up your thoughts. One in every of you requested me to speak in regards to the Champions League, the opposite one a couple of U23 staff,” Gasp stated by way of
“You could make up your thoughts, otherwise you’ll all the time be sad, even about tonight’s efficiency. One all the time appears to the end result. I’m very happy with the efficiency.
Gasp tells Roma: ‘Change coach’ with out Champions League
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini appears on throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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“Then, if we don’t qualify for the Champions League, the coach might be modified, and that’s the top of the story. Failed goal, finish of the story.”
Gasperini careworn that reporters ought to give attention to the staff’s efficiency and long-term improvement quite than solely on outcomes, and his suggestion that he’d be sacked on the finish of the season if he fails to qualify for the Champions League ought to, at this level, be regarded merely as a provocation.
UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Gian Piero Gasperini, supervisor of AS Roma, appears on earlier than kick off on the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Friuli on February 02, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)
The reporter requested as soon as extra whether or not the Roma boss anticipated to signal extra skilled gamers within the winter switch window.
“I work with what I’m given,” the Roma boss concluded.