Gasperini stated that Roma's victory over Atalanta was a positive signal, but the squad still needs 2 to 3 more players.

Beating Sarri's Atalanta was not easy. Despite having an "unbreakable bond" with players he has worked with for years, Gasperini was pleased and satisfied. He was relieved, because "if we had lost, this match would have been hard to explain." Roma ultimately secured their third win of the season, returning to the top of the standings with a perfect record, level with Chivu's Inter Milan.

Gasperini analyzed: "In this kind of game, you keep attacking and investing a lot, and if you concede a goal, it becomes very difficult to catch up. Winning like this shows that the whole team believes in themselves and perseveres until the end. Substitutions were crucial, both upfront and at the back, and the entry of Giraldo and Barella helped us. We played well, but with slightly less aggression than usual. Some shots lacked precision."

Mateo Retegui and André Castro both didn't score, but the latter performed exceptionally well after coming on as a substitute. Gasperini said: "They can coexist, and we'll see as we go. After the international break, we will face a tough schedule, with multiple matches a week for many weeks, and everyone will have a chance. Castro played very well after coming on, and Soulé was even better. Substitutes are crucial and helped us a lot. Winning like this is also a positive signal, and even if we hadn't won, our performance was still good."

Gasperini continued: "Compared to last year, we are still missing two or three players. This squad is not yet at Champions League level, but the quality has improved. Dybala and Mateo Retegui are both a bit tired, and the weather was indeed unfavorable, consuming too much energy."

Gasperini also stated: "We have been showing these characteristics on the field for some time now. I will never stop praising these players. If we were to lose a game like this, it would be really hard to accept. Just look at the points. After equalizing, we pushed forward again. The first half became complicated at one point, and Ederson scored a brilliant goal. The substitutes re-stabilized the defense."

Shortly after the TV interview, Gasperini took off his soaking wet shirt and explained with a smile: "They poured water on me." He then added at the press conference: "We were a bit lacking in freshness. We improved on the final pass, but our shots were always not clean enough, so I made adjustments. Castro hit the post and the crossbar, and we became threatening again. Atalanta is making a lot of adjustments, and I believe they will do a great job. This team is strong and has made excellent signings."

Speaking of signings, Gasperini emphasized again: "The players who join late will be ready after the international break. We will face a very demanding schedule for many weeks, and there will be opportunities to rotate players. This is very important, everyone needs to get used to continuous rotation. Our squad allows us to make adjustments without a significant drop in quality." Roma will play Fenerbahçe in Turkey on Thursday, and then travel to Turin on Monday, so rotation will likely begin soon.

AF's PC site is now live! Browse full news, comments, match details and stats on your computer. Visit: www.allfootballapp.com