After losing in the Europa League, Roma coach Gasperini admitted at the pre-match press conference that the team's current main problem on the offensive end is the "lack of attitude to enter the penalty area", but he emphasized that this is a problem that "can be improved through training."
Q: Is the team's main problem a lack of attitude in getting into the penalty area?
Gasperini: Yes, that's the problem, but it's a characteristic that can be improved through training. On the offensive end, just like on the defensive end, you need to play as a department, including positioning, movement and so on. We need to get all the players back, like Dybala, and now we need to respond in that regard.
Q: Regarding your “reflection” remarks after the victory against Plzen?
Gasperini: Reflection? I mean, we have to work together to understand how to play in more dangerous areas, especially in the penalty area, how to attack deep, and how to create conditions for goals. What gives me comfort is that the team has always responded so far, which proves that we are always on the line in terms of fitness.
Q: What about Ferguson?
Gasperini: So far, he has played in 9 of the 10 games. He has to respond on the pitch, which is clearly lacking at the moment. Yesterday I saw him have his first decent training session, he's only 21 years old and he's just come from some leagues where he didn't play a lot. He has to be given confidence, and rightfully so, but the only solution is to work hard. It's not always necessary to field a tall, strong center, but other things are important, such as speed, technique, shooting and the ability to work in a triangle. Of course, it would be better if you have someone on your team who can solve problems for you.
Q: What did Dybala say after losing the Europa League?
Gasperini: I didn’t like those words at first, but in the dressing room we clarified it with everyone. There is no place for words such as "lost spirit" or "underestimating the opponent". We accept we have limitations but this team should not be questioned in terms of attitude and if mistakes are made in that area then that is a concern. He can play tomorrow, his endurance is very good, he must start to get into the penalty area more, to score goals and assists. He cannot play as a midfielder, he is a forward. He's doing well now, which makes me hopeful.
Q: What about the formation changes?
Gasperini: There are very few changes, even though we play every three days, it's almost always the same people playing. Wesley did a good job on the left and with rotation and five substitutions, it's normal to make changes from time to time. And it often depends on how the game goes. Yesterday Milan was tied with a newly promoted team. This is a difficult league, there are no easy games, and there are many teams of similar level. I can't let myself go down because of one loss, no matter how much it bothers me. I have to think about the next one immediately. Now we have a goalscoring problem to solve and it doesn’t depend on the center forward or the false nine. Those on the field are those who know how to shoot, stop and pass the ball well.
Q: What about the transfer market in January?
加斯佩里尼： 我的经验告诉我，很难找到什么非凡的东西，重要的是不要搞错球员的特点。 Currently our only pure wingers are Sule and Bailey. I am not thinking about January now, only about solving this situation that is punishing us so badly. The only goal is to improve, even through new attempts and experiments. We have six or seven players and we have to train to be more efficient.
Q: About the boos heard by Tsiolkovsky and Dovbik?
Gasperini: Booing must be accepted, whether it is for an individual or a team. The way to cope is to start working again the next day. I support anyone who wears a Roma shirt and everyone must react after a sub-par performance. The goal is always growth. We are in an initial stage and we have huge room for improvement.
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