AS Roma, which won their first two Serie A matches and scored 8 goals without conceding, will host Atalanta in round three. Gian Piero Gasperini attended the pre-match press conference.

How is P. Dybala? What opportunities might emerge in the free agent market? And Salah-Eddine?

"There's nothing particularly wrong with P. Dybala, but we'll assess him today. The important thing is that he feels safe: we have three games this week, so we need to confirm he can play. As for the free agent market, I think it's difficult. I don't know what opportunities might arise: I'm not setting my hopes too high. Salah-Eddine has turned down at least three or four offers, and I've already made my decision: he's not in our plans."

In what areas does Duván Zapata still need to improve?

"He's doing very well. I don't know: has he scored with his weaker foot yet? He still needs... we'll try."

Is this our first real test?

"It's more a test of strength than maturity. In the first 12 rounds, we'll face many strong teams, and I include Fiorentina in that; beating Lecce away wasn't easy. Now it's Atalanta, then Inter and Napoli, plus the Champions League. No problem. This is our journey: facing one game after another. Tomorrow we'll encounter a team with strength and a good start: this is a competition for a place in the top European competitions."

What do you think of Moreno?

"We've only played two games, and he's featured in both: there's no distinction between starters and substitutes. He still has much room to develop and needs to adapt to our style of play. But he's already shown a lot: he's a young player with great potential for growth and tremendous talent."

How are Evan Ndicka and Lorenzo Pellegrini? Regarding the rotation between Atalanta and Torino: should we expect changes?

"It's difficult to plan ahead: we have to take it game by game. The games are close together, but it's hard to predict what will happen on the pitch. We've had no injuries in the first two months. The problem is that once games begin, there will always be injuries: we can only hope they're not serious, but that's part of sport. You can plan, but you can't be 100% certain. What I can do is, if someone has minor pain, I give them rest and give opportunities to players in better form. If it's a long-term injury, there's nothing we can do. Evan Ndicka is much better: I think he can be in the team, and we'll try him with P. Dybala. Lorenzo Pellegrini has started training with the team partially, but for the match, I don't know if he can play before the international break."

Does Atalanta's value depend on your performance? Did you discuss the future over dinner with Percassi?

"I socialize with people I feel comfortable with, without other motivations. Atalanta has developed over many years: it's overtaken several teams and has a chance to win the league. Direct head-to-head matches can determine the standings, and last season was no exception. The coach has an impact, but the environment is more important: last season, this team was exceptional."

What's the hierarchy in midfield? Is Pasalic more important in the plan?

"Pasalic is ahead already: he's strong, he's developing, and he's more confident. I won't establish a hierarchy: Marten de Roon, like other newly arrived players, still needs to find rhythm. They'll appear occasionally, but full integration will have to wait until after the international break. Pasalic, Kooné, and Cristante are solid, but there's no fixed hierarchy. Those in good form will play, and ultimately everyone will contribute: we always play with 16 players. Every match is difficult and important. Stop distinguishing between starters and substitutes."

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