Gian Piero Gasperini , on the sidelines of the 5th edition of the "Un Cuore da Leone" Award, established by Stelle nello Sport in memory of Gian Luigi Corti, spoke to reporters. The Giallorossi coach commented on the Giallorossi's boldness: "A bit of madness, too, and certainly courage, which is an important component for me, for Genoa, which was a courageous team under me, and I think Roma is still that way today."
The Grugliasco coach on his return to Genoa: "The fact that those years remain a vivid and powerful memory despite the passage of time means we've done something wonderful for all Genoa fans and for the city, for the Rossoblu side that experienced those years of enthusiasm."
The Roma coach on El Shaarawy: " Time passes... At that time, he was the youngest player to make his Serie A debut. Then we met again in Rome, and he was the key player in the decisive goal that brought Roma back to the Champions League in May. Now he's back here in Genoa and will make a huge contribution to the team."
Gasperini at the 5th edition of the "A Lion's Heart" Award
Gian Piero Gasperini on his journey at Atalanta: "Every stage is important. I had two phases in Genoa, one lasting five years and one lasting three. It's difficult to rank them, but Genoa was definitely a crucial stage in my career and one filled with satisfaction. Bergamo was also a wonderful stage, but it was also a product of my own journey."
The Giallorossi coach on his experience at Roma: "Yes, it was a shorter experience, a year and a half, but it was still wonderful. We hope to continue on this path. It's clear that Roma has much greater numbers: if you can do well in a city like Rome, the impact is even greater."
The Grugliasco general on the strength of the team: "We've been competitive for a few months now. We've been able to grow in Italy, and we got off to a good start last year too. Last year's second half of the season was a good one, but this year it's still early. Eleven games aren't many, but they're significant for the team's performance. The atmosphere is giving us great fuel to perform well."
The Rome-based coach on Lazio: "It's certainly a surprise for everyone, but it's also a great achievement and recognition for the city, which is an extraordinary city with a huge passion for football. Roma always has a full stadium, Lazio may have other problems, but in this city, football is experienced with incredible enthusiasm."
Gasperini on his future ambitions: "My ambition is to always look forward, then every now and then, like tonight, you look back and it's nice to receive recognition. Now we'll take advantage of the break for a moment, but then the goal is to continue on the path we've taken."
The Roma coach concluded on Inter's victory against Como: " I knew it was 2-0, I don't know how it ended. Was it confirmed? Inter are a great team, and so are Como. This, however, gives even more value to the championship, which I think is truly balanced and extraordinary."
