AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has highlighted the team's mental strength following a positive start to the season. The coach's comments come after two consecutive Serie A victories, with the capital club scoring four goals in each of its last two matches.
As reported by Sky Sport IT, Gasperini spoke at a press conference ahead of the match against Lecce. Roma enters the fixture with three points in the standings, from one win in their opening game, and currently sits seventh in Serie A. The team has a record of 4 goals scored and 0 conceded, with a +4 goal difference, and trails league leaders Inter by three points.
What did Gasperini say about the team
Gian Piero Gasperini used words of high praise for the group at his disposal. The manager stated that the team possesses heart and mind before physical strength. "Questa squadra ha cuore e testa prima dei muscoli," Gasperini declared, echoing a lesson he learned earlier in his career. He added that the physical preparation, carried out in a warm climate, was excellent and that the squad is ready for the next phase of the season, especially after the transfer market closes.
The coach also emphasized the collective improvement compared to the previous campaign. He recalled how the end of last season was on a positive trend and that the second year of a project brings advantages in terms of mutual understanding. Gasperini described his players as extraordinary, both morally and in their attachment to the shirt.
What is Roma's current form
AS Roma is demonstrating it is in very strong form. The team has won its first two league matches, scoring a total of eight goals. This makes the Giallorossi attack the most prolific in the early stages of the tournament. The squad is being finalized with the end of the transfer window and is recovering several players who participated in the FIFA World Cup.
The performance of players like Malen, who has scored five goals in two matches, is a key factor. Gasperini compared the attacker's characteristics, such as speed and acceleration, to those of Gonzalo Higuain. The manager warned, however, that not every match will go as planned, stressing the importance of maintaining the mental solidity shown so far. The team will be without Neil El Aynaoui, Devyne Rensch, and Lorenzo Pellegrini, all currently sidelined with injuries, as can be seen on our injuries page.
What are the upcoming challenges
Roma's journey continues with a prestigious home fixture next. This coming weekend, on September 5, 2026, the Giallorossi will host Atalanta at the Olimpico. The two teams are close in the standings, with the Bergamo side in ninth place just one point behind. This direct clash will be an important test to confirm the positive feelings from the start.
Gasperini said the team has many players with an important characteristic, without naming names, and that this gives depth to the group. Preparations for the match against Atalanta have already begun, with the aim of extending the positive run. Fans can follow all schedule updates in our fixtures section and check the updated league position on the standings page.
The match against Atalanta will be played on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 8:45 PM at the Olimpico in Rome.
