Kick-off for Lecce vs. Roma is fast approaching. At 6:30 PM, the Giallorossi will take to the field at the Via del Mare for the second matchday of Serie A.
A few minutes before the match, Gian Piero Gasperini spoke pre-match, focusing on his team’s approach and the pitfalls of the trip to Salento.
The coach began with the pace Roma showed against Fiorentina: “This is one of our hallmarks. We started very well and took advantage of their remarkable enthusiasm.”
“We know how difficult it can be when playing here, on a difficult pitch for all teams. We’ll have to put in another high-level performance to get a result.”
Then there’s the lineup. Mora starts on the bench, while Gasperini continues to place his trust in Lulli and Soulé, especially rewarding those who currently offer the best conditions. “At this time and in this temperature, we need to focus on those who are particularly fit and have prepared, like Lulli and Soulé, but they’re all ready. Today we’re playing with 16 players; the five substitutions mean even those coming off the bench will be starting.”
