ROME – "These will undoubtedly be two important matches against Napoli and Juve. They're more significant, but ultimately they're still worth three points." Gian Piero Gasperini maintains a moderate stance on the eve of the league match against Antonio Conte's team. "The Champions League odds don't vary much from season to season, so they'll be important matches, but not decisive for fourth place."
The Giallorossi coach rejects the idea of a definitive turning point in the European race and urges us to look at the overall path. "We've always focused on our own path. After 24 matchdays, we're there, along with Juve and Napoli, with AC Milan still visible. I've always achieved results on the penultimate or final matchday. We must be ready to stay in the competition until the end."
Regarding the busy schedule and European competitions, Gasperini has no doubts: "From my experience, playing in the cup helps. Then, of course, there's the risk of injury. But in many ways, competing in Europe helps you grow. I'd always prefer to play in the cup competitions, and the Champions League even more so."
Chapter 2: Infirmary. "Dybala and Soulé are still being evaluated. Soulé had a more difficult week, Dybala trained consistently. "One hundred percent" seems excessive to me, but everyone is determined to be healthy." The coach admits that "there's a situation that's slowing Roma down a bit," but he acknowledges the progress made since the first half of the season: "We've improved compared to the first half of the season. When we're all there, we're confident in our competitiveness."
There is also room for a lighter passage, with reference to the words of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, who during a dialogue in Cortina with Sofia Goggia He joked: "Do you know why Gasperini is so good? Because he played for Palermo twice." The coach smiled, recalling his past: "He was always passionate about football. When I was playing, he would come to follow Palermo."
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I read the article and I think the games against Napoli and Juve are extremely important, but I don't understand how Gasperini can say they aren't decisive. Ultimately, three points are always the difference.