GianPiero Gasperini commented on the positive result of 2‑0 against Genoa, underlining the difficulty encountered in the first half and the importance of the match for Serie A. The coach expressed satisfaction with the performance of a "very young" team, which demonstrated that it was able to handle the pressure on the pitch.
In his interview with Sky Sport, Gasperini recalled that the match had not been easy, especially for Genoa who started well. “We had to take measures with caution, but in the end we won a match that counts for a lot,” he said. He also highlighted the excellence of the group from a character and emotional point of view, calling it "extraordinary". As for Castro's play, the coach admitted that he only perceived it from the bench, but acknowledged that the live reproduction was even better.
Gasperini made a comparison with the previous year, when Roma had drawn 1-0. “This year we have exploded in goals scored,” he said, citing the presence of Malen and the availability of Dybala, who now plays more regularly. He also mentioned Mora's ability to come close to scoring with a header and the team's growing ease of scoring, the result of 15-16 months of experience and quality matches.
The coach then spoke about the group's reaction after the Champions League loss. “Losing in that way was devastating, we had put in a performance of absolute value and we were disappointed with the result,” he declared. He explained that the tactical change, with greater energy from the players, was key to avoiding failure against a struggling team. “Genoa, despite not having the champions Real Madrid, created problems for us on a tactical level,” he added.
Finally, Gasperini reiterated the importance of continuing to build on the basis of this victory, aiming to consolidate the position in the standings and maintain the group's motivation. With Roma progressing through the season, the coach is confident that the team can continue to improve and achieve their goals.