Gasperini: "Roma is strong, but we need to be careful. I expected more from some players. Balerdi, Molina, and Pisilli..."

"We played a good game, it wasn't easy in this situation and with this atmosphere. Despite playing at home, they defended deeply and had strong counter-attacking players. Nevertheless, we had a good match, and this draw is useful for our position in the standings to achieve our goals. On Brown's goal, we reacted poorly, but it happens more when we are deep and set up. We need to work on this aspect because sometimes you find yourself with a lower defensive line." These were the words of Roma's coach Gian Piero Gasperini speaking to Sky Sport microphones after the draw against Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

Gasperini's Remarks

"Regarding the substitutions? I would say that Balerdi, Molina, and Pisilli came in well; it wasn't easy. Rodrigo Mora could have done a bit more between the lines, and then De Roon came on at the end when we needed to secure the result. This year, in this regard, everyone has the right approach," he added. Both against Atalanta and Fenerbahce, there was an excellent first half and a start to the second half where they conceded two goals. "Two signs make a case; in football, not everything is explainable. Sometimes there's chance, sometimes not. But from the next match, we need to be more attentive because in the last two games, the goals have cost us," he concluded.

English Translation

"We played a good game; it wasn't easy in this context and with this atmosphere. Despite playing at home, they defended deeply and possessed strong counter-attacking players. Nevertheless, we put in a good performance. This draw, in terms of the league table, helps us reach our objectives. Regarding Brown's goal, we were slow to react, but this happens more when we are positioned deep. We need to work on this aspect because at times, we find ourselves with a lower defensive line." Roma's coach Gian Piero Gasperini stated this to Sky Sport microphones after the draw against Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

Gasperini's Comments

"The substitutions? I'd say Balerdi, Molina, and Pisilli made a positive impact; it wasn't easy. Rodrigo Mora could have offered a bit more between the lines, and then De Roon came on towards the end when we needed to secure the result. This season, everyone has the right mindset in this respect," he added. Both against Atalanta and Fenerbahce, they had an excellent first half followed by a start to the second half where they conceded two goals. "Two instances suggest a pattern, but not everything in football is explainable. Sometimes it's chance, sometimes it's not. However, from the next match onwards, we must be more vigilant because it has cost us goals in the last two games," he concluded.