Gasperini: Satisfied with the Rome lineup; Sancho? He has not rejected us yet

Hupu August 24th Roma head coach Gasperini was interviewed by DAZN and RAI radio after defeating Bologna 1-0.

This is the 600th Serie A match he coached

"I have a lot of ideas, but most importantly, my focus on this game prevails. Maybe I will feel more excited when I think about it tomorrow, but today I successfully maintain my focus. The players performed very well and everyone was satisfied."

Is this what you want to see Rome?

"There is always room for improvement. This is my first league appearance in the league, and even for a team in good shape, it is not easy. Facing a strong team like Bologna, we play like a long time of separation and even show stronger strength. The enthusiasm of the audience also makes us feel that we play well."

What kind of players are Wesley and Ferguson?

"They are experienced and will continue to grow. They come with a desire to achieve good results, which gives you a chance to grow."

Dybala, how do you think he is in?

"I think he has recovered and will only get better and better. What's important is that he won't miss any games anymore. We will arrange his playing time according to his situation, but he is an excellent player, even if it's only twenty minutes."

What do you expect from the transfer window?

"Eight days left, but I still have an excellent team. Maybe the transfer situation will get worse, but my efforts will not end."

Has Roma given up on Sancho? Masala seemed to make this clear before the game.

Gasperini smirked: "Sancho has never rejected Rome."

Then there was a non-repetitive question from the press conference:

How do you think Cone performed on the court today? Is it even harder to deal with today?

"He played a great game, and I have a high opinion of everyone. I see everyone is very focused and united. We played very well in the first half of the hour when facing a strong opponent. After scoring the goal, we had the opportunity to lock in the victory. I am very satisfied; we played better than other times, with more accurate positioning and running."

How do you feel in the game?

"The stadium is beautiful, but our opening match deserves such an environment. Today I try to focus on the game without too much emotion: I know the game will be difficult, but because of this, I am more satisfied now. What I should win must be fought for with my performance. We have a good start: this is just the first step."

Have you focused on practicing the overall running position of the defender in Rome?

"Yes, we've also made some preparations in friendly matches. These running concepts are clear, and I got the players I want.

We don't need to learn anything: we can put the ideas into perspective and the players can understand them. Then, we just need to put these ideas into practice. You may make mistakes, or you're in poor form, but we're leading in running. We need to work on the details, but we do a good job of defense."

What did you whisper to Wesley after the game?

"You have to show all your energy in the final stage. The game is hot and tired, and sometimes they make mistakes and take time to recover. In these subtle stages of the game, you need to work harder."

What do you think of Ferguson?

"Ferguson performed well, he played a great game. His form is improving; he didn't play much last year, so it's natural that he needs some time to get used to it. He showed some important traits, and he has the potential: He will satisfy us."