Gian Piero Gasperini reiterated that Roma do not feel obliged to win the scudetto or qualify for the Champions League, citing the match against Real Madrid as an example of the club's real value. The Giallorossi coach spoke in a press conference the evening before the match against Genoa, underlining that the team has demonstrated its value with constant results in recent months, especially in the three big matches in which it participated.
According to Gasperini, Roma have shown that they can compete with the big teams, even if they can occasionally suffer difficulties due to injuries or red cards. “Coming out of matches with the ability to play against big teams is what counts,” he said, highlighting the importance of not falling into a “psychological backlash” after a defeat like Real Madrid's 3-2. The coach insisted that the team must work to remedy any drops in morale, maintaining focus on performances and comparisons with rivals.
Gasperini also clarified that Roma must not feel the need to "have the obligation to win" and that pressure should not influence the mentality of the players. “If it happens that you concede a goal, you cannot have a moral decline,” he said, reiterating that the main objective is performance and comparison with high-level teams. The coach closed the conference by underlining that the team must continue to express itself on the field, without being overwhelmed by external expectations.
With Roma preparing to take on Genoa, Gasperini expressed confidence in the team's ability to maintain the level of play it has demonstrated in recent matches. The club, in fact, has shown that it can compete with the Serie A owners, but will have to face the next challenge with the same determination and attention to the psychological management of the players. The next match will be a crucial test to see if Roma can maintain their form and consolidate their position in the league table.