After Roma's 2-1 away victory over Fiorentina, Roma coach Gasperini attended the press conference, and he talked about topics such as his views on the game, the performance of the players and the team's tactics.
What are you most satisfied with?
We played a wonderful game in front of a great team. We did a great job of finishing our first reversal of the season, equalizing the score with a beautiful goal. During the defensive phase, we always keep our minds clear. We could have done better off offense because the game has always been suspense, but we left here with a very positive result anyway.
Sure seems to bring something new to the team
He has excellent foot skills and can become more dangerous if he can get closer to the goal. Playing with Baldanzi and Dorfbik, we gained more depth. Sulai is doing well and is growing.
This Roma is a real team
Yes, this is a real team. The second half was well managed, and Dybala was replaced with it to take more ball possession and along with Pellegrini, seeking the necessary strength to slow down the pace and keep a more appropriate distance. Currently, Dybala and Pellegrini are the most technical players, and they have also created some good situations. They are good at controlling, protecting the ball, and taking the initiative from Fiorentina.
Otherwise the situation will be persistent and dangerous because we may face long-term passive risks when they replace three important, height and presence strikers (Decko, Keen and Picoli). Instead, through their passes (Dybala and Pellegrini), we successfully interrupted the opponent's attack many times and eliminated the continuity of the Fiorentine offense, which I think could have become dangerous.
Four away games, four wins
When the game is more open, our style of play is effective, but when facing a more contractional defense, we will play more difficult. We have to improve on this, but the team showed a good personality. We were not distracted today when we were behind and believed in our own way of playing.
Did you expect such a start in the summer?
They followed me from the beginning and gave me trust. We are going through a journey together and our results are helpful, although we can improve on the technical level.
What's wrong with Ferguson?
Ferguson had some problems with his ankle on Thursday and has not returned to his best yet.
Can Dybala play the fake ninth?
I hope not, but in an emergency (laughs). He can do anything, and he needs it today. With his skills, he broke the continuity of the Florentine offensive. We were relieved when the ball was at his feet because it was hard to steal.
Are you surprised by Chelik's start?
I liked him very much last year when I saw him. To me, he is a reliable and very versatile player. He has the ability to run and skills, and can develop further. He is the kind of player he can play wherever you put him. He is one of our strengths.