Sunday morning, September 20, Beijing time (CEST), Serie A Matchday 5, Roma vs. Inter Milan. Before the match, Roma manager Gasperini attended a press conference (first part below).

【Gasperini: All Roma players are ready to face Inter; Massa will referee perfectly】

What does this match mean for Roma?

"First of all, it feels good to reach match day with our current points tally. We've achieved results and victories, and I think the same applies to Inter. This will be an important match, with a full stadium, an atmosphere full of passion, and everyone enthusiastic. Both teams have achieved significant results. I want to focus on this feeling; this is a highly anticipated match early in the season, and both teams have made very positive starts. It's an exciting opportunity and a much-awaited fixture."

Can this enthusiasm also be a risk?

"As far as I'm concerned, anything related to enthusiasm and the desire to win is positive energy that should be harnessed. Of course, there will be outcomes in the match, and when things don't go as well, there's another side to it. For example, the risk might be falling into excessive despair as a result. But we can't focus on that. We have to think about the match against Inter, our current situation, and that we'll be playing in an environment that will certainly favor us, with many people anticipating this fixture. I think this is an enjoyable match, an important moment for everyone—both teams and fans alike—and everyone wants to be part of it."

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

"I think, on the contrary, as has been emphasized somewhat, there's no doubt that Inter Milan is the benchmark team in our league. They're a team that has achieved extraordinary things over time, both in Italy and in Europe, having reached two Champions League finals recently. They're a very strong team, and I think everyone acknowledges that. Then, for other teams, trying to get close to them and reach the level where they can compete with them is certainly a reference point. Obviously, this is everyone's ambition, precisely because Inter Milan's current strength is recognized."

Some signs of fatigue appeared in the Turin match. Are you preparing mentally for this match in particular?

"Psychologically, a match like this prepares you on its own. We need to stay clear-headed and calm, observe the pitch, and see what we need to do and what we can do to contain this team, while also trying to be competitive. I don't think there's any other objective.

"The match in Turin was difficult, and Serie A itself is difficult, so we can't expect to play well and win every match, like we did in the first two matches. Italian football is very balanced. In fact, being able to win matches even when facing difficulties, like we did against Atalanta and in Turin, because opponents are there to create difficulties, is a greater achievement. It would certainly be great if every match could be won easily."

In what specific aspects is Inter stronger than Roma?

"I think this isn't just a comparison between Roma and Inter; for all Italian teams, the gap is reflected in the results. They're there, the data is very clear, both in terms of points and victories—it stands out clearly. We need to calmly acknowledge this objective reality.

"If we want to reach that level, rather than focusing on others, we must keep focusing on ourselves. Personally, I'm satisfied with what we're doing. We're working as hard as possible, hoping to reach a higher competitive bracket in the league. However, the current data clearly shows that Inter is the strongest team in our league, and has been for several years. Of course, Napoli has sometimes competed during that period. I think it's the same this year too; only a few league rounds have been played, and it's too early to draw conclusions now. We're working to enter and maintain a position where, compared to last season, we've certainly improved."

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

"Honestly, I wouldn't analyze it like that, because if he can play in the league, then he can play in other competitions. Obviously, he's a young player who has only recently played a few matches, and he himself needs to go through a growth process, and he might quickly pass through some of those stages. In this regard, rather than focusing on the future, I prefer to focus on the present, and I'm very satisfied with his current performances."

Has Inter found a specific way to handle Gasperini's teams at the tactical level? (Note: Have Inter been your nemesis?)

"There's no doubt there was a period when we achieved some results against Inter, but in recent years, that's no longer the case; instead, we've always suffered defeats. This might be related to tactics, even though their manager has changed: first Conte, then Inzaghi, and now Simone Inzaghi. The results haven't changed.

"However, I think Inter has also created similar negative records against other teams. For example, there was a period when Juventus won the Serie A title for seven, eight, nine consecutive seasons, and it was indeed very difficult to get results against them back then. Then other teams started winning too. Obviously, there may be various factors involved.

"There's no doubt that we're facing a strong team, and stronger than before, even though in the past they were already capable of achieving good results."

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