Gasperini's Comments Ahead of Rome Vs. Bologna Europa League Clash
Gasperini, the Giallorossi manager, shared his thoughts on the upcoming Europa League match against Bologna. Key players' fitness, squad issues, and the team's determination were among the topics discussed.

The Giallorossi manager’s comments on the eve of the Europa League match against BolognaGian Piero Gasperini spoke at a press conference on the eve of the match against Bologna. We’re building on the 1-1 draw at the Dall’Ara, with a place in the quarter-finals against either Lille or Aston Villa at stake. Soulé is out once again, whilst Koné’s fitness remains to be assessed. Here are his comments: What’s the situation with Mancini, Koné and Celik: are they at risk, or did they just sit out training yesterday as a precaution? “Both. We’ll see today; Koné is the one in the worst shape.”"When you feel like you're being made fun of, you have to pull a silly face. Let's put it that way, so we don't put anyone in an awkward position.""We’ve played a lot of matches, and in some we’ve performed better, whilst in others we’ve struggled. We’ve had squad issues, but that’s no excuse. However, in Genoa and Como, we were let down by isolated incidents. We’re not in the best of form at the moment; we’re currently paying the price for suspensions and injuries. The team’s attitude has never been an issue, even though we haven’t played well in every match. Tomorrow, we want to play to the best of our ability."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting"Just look at our squad list. He’s been out for 40 days and hasn’t trained at all. Tomorrow I won’t even have Venturino available. Tomorrow we’ll have him, Pellegrini and Zaragoza. Everyone is trying their best. Now that El Shaarawy is fit, he could be one of the key players."
Gian Piero Gasperini's Pre-Match Press Conference Highlights
Gasperini spoke about the fitness concerns regarding Mancini, Koné, and Celik, highlighting Koné's current state as the most worrying. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive attitude despite recent struggles and highlighted the absence of key players due to injuries and suspensions.
Addressing Setbacks and Team Spirit
The manager acknowledged the team's mixed performances in recent matches and pointed out how they were affected by both individual errors and squad limitations. Gasperini stressed the team's resilience and commitment to improving their form, aiming to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming fixture.
Roster Challenges and Key Players
Gasperini highlighted significant roster challenges, including the absence of Soulé for another match and Venturino's unavailability. With El Shaarawy returning to fitness, the manager identified him as a potential game-changer who could play a crucial role in the upcoming match against Bologna.




