A two-goal lead, a game that slipped out of control, and a defeat that was hard to swallow. But in the Old Trafford dressing room, Gasperini surprised everyone. Those expecting an outburst after the 3-2 defeat against Manchester United were disappointed. The manager didn't point the finger at anyone, preferring to reassure his players and focus on the positives they showed on the pitch.
Andrea Pugliese revealed the background to Radio Radio . "We dominated ," Gasperini reportedly told the team immediately after the final whistle. So, there's no hounding. The coach tried to turn the disappointment into motivation, explaining to the players that even certain defeats can be valuable tools for growth.
Roma, Sassuolo to restart before the break
Meanwhile, the schedule offers no respite. Tomorrow night at the Olimpico, they face Sassuolo , giving the Giallorossi the chance to at least partially erase their European disappointment. Three points are needed to continue chasing Inter and Lazio , without allowing Como to close the gap.
It will be the final effort before a highly anticipated break at Trigoria. The break will allow the team to recharge after weeks of intense fixtures and will give the staff the time they need to work on the return of the players still injured.
