Sancho

Gian Piero Gasperini addressed a lot of subjects throughout his pre-match press convention on Friday, together with the switch conditions surrounding Artem Dovbyk and Jadon Sancho, plus the position that Paulo Dybala has to play and a possible alternative for 16-year-old striker Antonio Area.

The Giallorossi are as a consequence of tackle newly-promoted Pisa in Serie A on Saturday night, kicking off at 19.45. Here’s what Gasperini needed to say forward of that check.

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Gasperini on Bologna victory and Ziolkowski

Roma are coming in off the again of because of a objective from summer time signing Wesley final day out in Serie A.

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Wesley Franca of AS Roma (hidden) celebrates scoring his workforce’s first objective with teammates throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)

“A very powerful factor was the workforce’s response. They’ve all the time adopted and believed during the last two months. Past the efficiency within the first sport of the season, I’ve additionally seen nice spirit. That is the inspiration,” Gasperini informed the press, reported through .

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“We’re pleased to have gained, however now we now have to comply with it up ranging from tomorrow, which is a difficult match. Will probably be one other good sport. There can be issues to enhance from sport to sport. The window closes on Monday.”

Gasperini was additionally requested for his opinion on new Giallorossi recruit Jan Ziolkowski. Gasperini revealed that he had little to do with the signing, and that the younger defender was a participant recognized by sporting director Ricky Massara.

“Massara found Ziolkowski. I belief him. He’s a profile that has been requested, I’ve solely seen him on video. He will definitely have room, we are going to see what his improvement can be like. We hope he can attain a excessive degree.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 04:Frederic Massara of AC Milan appears on throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC MIlan at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 04, 2023 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)

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“I’ve all the time thought that the workforce should have a strong group of younger folks to be sustainable. Possibly even a number of extra. It could be successful to not solely establish them on the switch market, but in addition to create them in-house. I don’t know if which means we’d spend much less, but it surely’s a sustainable philosophy. You’ll want to have the foundations in place, although, in any other case the younger gamers gained’t develop.”

Gasperini was requested if he has any particular objectives in thoughts relating to Champions League qualification, or this 12 months’s Europa League marketing campaign.

“I’ve by no means thought of these objectives,” Gasperini insisted. “We wish to be aggressive. We will’t speak concerning the window but, we’re focussed on tomorrow’s match. There’s nonetheless time for the remainder.”

Gasperini on Roma’s attacking choices together with 16-year-old Area

WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, appears on previous to the pre-season pleasant match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Monitor Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photograph by Clive Mason/Getty Photographs)

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When requested concerning the make-up of Roma’s assault for Pisa, Gasperini revealed that there may very well be a chance for younger 16-year-old striker Antonio Area, born in Australia and not too long ago signed from Pescara.

“Roma’s assault tomorrow can be made up of Ferguson, Dovbyk, Dybala, El Shaarawy, Baldanzi and Soule. There’s additionally (Antonio) Area, who’s intrigued me and so I’ll have him on the bench to begin attending to know him.”

Gasperini additionally joked when requested concerning the scenario surrounding Roma and .

“Name him you probably have his quantity,” Gasperini joked. “You appear to know the whole lot. I don’t know what the margins are actually.

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“Sancho is a chance, we’re a chance for him. If that’s not the case, he’ll keep the place he’s,” the Roma boss confirmed.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: Manchester United participant Jadon Sancho in motion throughout the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Previous Trafford on August 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Stu Forster/Getty Photographs)

Requested if there are two Roma groups, one with Paulo Dybala and one with out him, Gasperini replied: “I believe there may be one Roma, after which Dybala can convey added worth when he’s in high situation. No participant is unsettling for the workforce. Roma should have id and energy whatever the people.”

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And on Artem Dovbyk, who has been linked with a transfer away from the Stadio Olimpico within the closing days of the switch window, Gasperini mentioned: “He was optimistic with me, he’s all the time labored very arduous. I don’t have any notes for him: I anticipate him to convey his power tomorrow to assist the workforce obtain the specified outcome.”