Roma coach, GianPiero Gasperini, responded in a press conference to Massimiliano Allegri's comment on the Champions League match between Napoli and Roma, defining Allegri's sentence as "certainly unfortunate". Gasperini reiterated that Roma have not forgotten last season's results and that the team has always fought to reach the top of the championship.
The context of the discussion arises from the post-match of Napoli-Roma, in which Allegri stated that "last year they put the Champions League in his pocket. Always them... I paid for it with Milan". Gasperini specified that he had not personally heard Allegri's words, but that he had reported them in the media. He also stressed that the data and testimonials from this year's matches show that Roma had many opportunities, but that the team was "definitely unhappy" when it failed to capitalize on them.
During his interview, Gasperini analyzed the match against Cagliari, describing it as balanced and full of key moments. He recalled that Roma managed to take the lead, but then lost control, ending in a draw 2‑2 and then 3‑2. The coach highlighted that the team had difficulty maintaining the quality of achievement, especially against high-level opponents such as Inter and Real Madrid. However, he reiterated that Roma have always emerged "conceived" from matches, without having lost an inch of competitiveness.
Gasperini closed the statement by underlining that Roma have shown that they can compete on equal terms with the best European teams, but that it is necessary to improve their ability to transform chances into goals. He also expressed the hope of continuing to progress, aiming to achieve the Champions League and championship goals. The next match against Cagliari represents an opportunity to put these reflections into practice and demonstrate the solidity of the team.