On Sunday, September 20th at 9:00 AM CEST, Serie A Matchday 5: Roma vs Inter. Before the match, Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini attended a press conference (excerpts below).

【Gian Piero Gasperini: All Roma players are available for the Inter match, and referee Massa will do a perfect job】

What does this match mean for Roma?

"First of all, I'm satisfied that we're entering this round with our current points. We've achieved these results and wins, and it seems Inter have done the same. With a full stadium and passionate atmosphere, it will be an important match with everyone full of enthusiasm. Both teams have achieved important results. I will focus on this feeling. Early in the season, it's a highly anticipated match, and both teams have made very positive starts. This is an opportunity and a much-anticipated encounter."

Could this passion turn into danger?

"In my view, everything related to passion and the desire to win is positive energy that should be channeled constructively. Of course, there will be results, and when things don't go well, there's another side to it. For example, it could be dangerous to fall into excessive disappointment because of that. But we can't think about these things. We must think about playing Inter, our current condition, and the favorable environment we have with so many people looking forward to this match. I think it will be an enjoyable match, an important moment for both teams and the fans. Everyone wants to be part of it."

Will balance be an additional advantage for Roma in this match?

"In my opinion, quite the opposite. As has been emphasized, there's no doubt that Inter is the benchmark team in our league. This team has done remarkable things in Italy and Europe for a long time, as evidenced by their recent two Champions League final appearances. They are a very strong team, and I think everyone acknowledges this. Other teams naturally try to get closer to them and reach the level where they can compete with them. This is clearly the benchmark. Since Inter's current strength is recognized, it's clear this is everyone's goal."

We saw some signs of fatigue in the Torino match. Did you prepare psychologically mainly for this match?

"Psychologically, a match of this kind prepares itself. We need to be calm and composed as we observe the pitch, checking what we need to do and what we can do to contain this team while remaining competitive. I don't think there are any other objectives."

"The Torino match was difficult, and since the league itself is difficult, we can't expect to play well and win every match like we did in the first two games. Italian football is very well-balanced. In fact, even when facing difficulties—as happened against Atalanta and Torino when opponents created problems—being able to win matches is a much greater achievement. If every match were easy to win, of course that would be fantastic."

In what specific aspects is Inter stronger than Roma?

"I don't think this is a comparison between just Roma and Inter. For all Italian teams, the gap is reflected in the results. It exists, and the statistics are very clear and very evident, whether in points or wins. We must calmly acknowledge this objective situation."

"If we want to reach their level, we need to keep focusing on ourselves rather than on others. Personally, I'm satisfied with what we're doing. We're working as hard as possible, hoping to enter the higher ranks of the league. But current data already shows quite clearly that Inter is the strongest team in our league and have been for years. Of course, Napoli has competed with them occasionally during that period. I think it will be the same this year. The league has only played a few rounds, and it's too early to draw conclusions now. We're trying to enter and maintain a position that's definitely improved compared to last season."

Lulìs start to the season has been impressive. We haven't seen him play in the Champions League. Do you think he's ready for this level of competition?

"To be honest, I wouldn't analyze it that way. Because if he can play in the league, he can play in other competitions. He's a young player who has just played a few matches, and he himself is still developing. It's clear that he may skip some stages quickly. In this regard, I prefer to focus on the present rather than the future, and I'm very satisfied with his current performance."

Has Inter found a special tactical approach to deal with Gian Piero Gasperini's team? (Reference: Is Inter your nemesis?)

"There was a period when we got some results against Inter, but not in recent years. Rather, we've always lost. Even though coaches have changed, it may be related to tactics. First Conte, then Inzaghi, and now Simone Inzaghi. But the results haven't changed."

"However, I think Inter has created similar negative statistics against other teams as well. For example, there was a period when Juventus won Serie A for seven, eight, nine consecutive seasons, and back then it was really difficult to get results against them. Later, other teams started winning too. There are clearly various factors at play."

"There's no doubt that we're facing a strong team, and they're stronger than before. They were already able to get good results back then, though."

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