Gian Piero Gasperini closed the press conference before the match against Genoa with a frank analysis of the difficulties suffered by Roma in recent matches. The coach underlined how the team had to face difficult comebacks, including the defeat against Real, the loss against Inter and the fogging errors which affected the final result. “It's not a blackout, but there are opponents with players capable of changing the game in an instant, like Endrick,” he explained, referring to the ability of some players to exploit set-piece opportunities.
Gasperini then recalled the previous season, highlighting how Roma had problems managing play in the scrum and controlling the ball. "Gatti put us in trouble, but not only with us. Many teams resolve matches in a similar way: the goals count the same," he said, indicating that the team must find a way to close the gap between performances against different opponents. The coach highlighted that the team has already shown that it can manage the match effectively against some teams, but still has room for improvement.
A crucial point for Gasperini was the record of three missed penalties in a row. “I thought it was already a record to miss three penalties in a row,” he admitted, showing his concern for accuracy in decisive moments. He stressed that the team has already overcome this difficulty and will continue to work to avoid similar mistakes in the future.
The coach concluded by reiterating his desire to improve and find solutions to avoid conceding goals in set-piece situations. "We will fix it. We can fill this gap, we will have to do it," he declared, indicating that Roma is ready to correct the gaps that have emerged in recent matches. With the match against Genoa scheduled, Gasperini's team is preparing to put into practice the lessons learned, trying to consolidate their position in the standings and demonstrate that they are capable of managing the most complex situations.