Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to DAZN after Roma-Cagliari (4-2).
The Giallorossi coach commented on his team’s victory: “It’s going very well. We undoubtedly had some players struggling who hadn’t fully recovered. It’s also clear that some of their new players created problems for us. That was the only reason. We always played with the same players in midfield and we saw some signs of fatigue, so it’s even more creditable that we won. Especially at 1-0, we had excellent control, and then also at the end.”
The Roma coach on Ghilardi: “He’s had excellent games. He probably should have come on earlier, but then there were situations where it was difficult to make that substitution, otherwise he would have been the first one after half-time. He’s improved a lot compared to last year and will continue to find more space.”
Gasperini on the conditions of Balerdi and Hermoso and the absentees: “Balerdi and Hermoso weren’t fit to play. It’s not easy to play so many games without Dybala, Koné, and others. Cristante returned after a month and played two 90-minute games in three days. The win against Cagliari is a great achievement, as they are a tough team to face.”
Gian Piero Gasperini spoke about Gollini: “He was a goalkeeper who even played in the Champions League and achieved important goals. At the time, he was younger and more exuberant, less motivated to work and improve. We met again in Rome, and I never had any doubts about his qualities. He trains very well, and I’m happy with what he’s done in recent matches. He’s extraordinary up close, but he concedes goals from distance, but he’s an excellent goalkeeper.”
The Giallorossi coach on Lulli and Pisilli: “They’re extraordinary guys. I have to say that there’s always something great going on in the youth academy. There are some guys who are very attached to Roma, and this leads them to dream of making their first-team debuts, and that’s a very positive thing. They’re absolutely talented guys. Lulli scored with a header, and we were training yesterday.” The Grugliasco general on Mora’s goal: “I saw him score a header against Porto: he’s small but he jumps really well. Look at the way he hit the ball: he’s almost standing still and he whips it in and scores a great goal.”
