Gian Piero Gasperini doesn't look for excuses, but he acknowledges that the Roma team he saw against Napoli didn't resemble the solid, aggressive team of the previous weeks. Speaking to Dazn, the Giallorossi coach identified the move that led to Neres' goal as the epitome of a difficult evening: "We found ourselves exposed. I think there was a foul on Kone, but it's still our mistake to take that counterattack."
For Gasperini the real issue is his athletic condition: "We were disappointed to play without the right energy and pace. Maybe this time we paid for Thursday's match."The technician admits that the group arrived at the appointment "a little bit patched up" and unable to match the pace shown in recent outings. A subpar performance in duels, transitions, and possession quality, on the very day Napoli displayed one of their most commanding away performances.
Regarding the difficulties in big matches, Gasperini calls for calm: "These were different games. Today we were less brilliant and less impressive than usual, which is a shame, but the championship is long." The coach's recipe is always the same, even after a major disappointment: turn the page and immediately look forward.
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