Roma, which won both of its opening Serie A matches by scoring 8 goals and conceding none, will face Atalanta in the third round. Gasperini attended the pre-match press conference.

How is Dybala? Can anything be found on the free agent market? What about Salah-Eddine?

«Dybala has no serious issues, but we'll test him today. It's important that he feels confident: we have three matches this week, so we need to confirm if he can play. As for the free agent market, I think it's difficult — I don't know what opportunities will arise, so I won't hold out much hope. Salah-Eddine has already declined at least three or four offers. I made my choice: he's not part of our plans.»

In which areas does Danilo Malibu still need to improve?

«He's already doing very well. I don't know — has he scored with his head? He still lacks... we'll work on it.»

Is this the first real test?

«It's more of a measure of strength than maturity. In the first 12 rounds of the season, we'll face many strong teams, and I include Fiorentina among them; beating Lecce away is not easy. Now it's Atalanta, then Inter and Napoli. Plus the Champions League. No problem, this is our path — we play match by match. Tomorrow we'll face a team with strength and a good start: it's a competition for top European qualification.»

What do you think about Moro?

«We've only played two games, and he featured in both: there's no difference between starters and substitutes. He still has room to grow and needs to adapt to our style of play, but he's already shown a lot: he's a young player with great potential and considerable ability.»

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

«It's difficult to judge plans in advance: we must take each match as it comes. Matches come thick and fast, but it's hard to predict what will happen on the pitch. We haven't had injuries in the first two months. The problem is that once matches start, someone always picks up an injury: we can only hope the injuries aren't serious, but that's part of sport. Plans can be made, but you're never 100% certain. What I can do is, if someone has a minor ache or discomfort, I'll give them rest and give playing time to those in better form. If it's a long-term injury, there's little to be done. Evan Ndicka is much better: I think he could be in the squad, and we'll try him alongside Dybala. Pellegrini started training with the team, but as for matches, I don't know if he'll be ready before the international break.»

Does Atalanta's value depend on your work? Do you discuss the future over dinner with Totti?

«I communicate with people I'm comfortable with, without any ulterior motives. Atalanta improves year after year: it has surpassed many teams. They also had a chance to win the championship. Many head-to-head matches can determine the league standings, and that was the case last season too. The coach influences things, but the environment matters more: last season this team was excellent.»

What is the hierarchy in midfield? Is Pisilli now becoming more central to the plans?

«Pisilli is already ahead: he's strong, improved, and more confident. I don't establish hierarchies: Matteo Viti, like other recently arrived players, still must find his rhythm. They will appear sporadically, but full integration must wait until the international break. Pisilli, Koné, and Cristante are all stable, but there's no fixed hierarchy. Those in good form will play, and ultimately everyone will be involved: we always play as a squad of 16, and every match is difficult and important. Let's stop distinguishing between starters and substitutes.»

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