According to Sport Mediaset, Gasperini discussed the situations of Ndicka, Dybala, and Pellegrini ahead of the match.

For Gasperini, facing Roma is never an ordinary match. Roma will host Atalanta, currently leading the standings with 6 points, 8 goals scored, and 0 conceded. Gasperini and Sarri have faced each other 23 times to date, with a record of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses. The last two encounters were in last season's city derbies, both won by Roma. Sarri last defeated Gasperini on October 8, 2023, when Sarri managed Lazio and Gasperini managed Atalanta, with Lazio winning 3-2.

Regarding Dybala, Gasperini said: "He doesn't have any particular problem, but he needs to feel he can play."

Speaking about other players with physical discomfort, Gasperini said: "It's very risky to predict things that turn out to be wrong. We haven't had injuries for two consecutive months, but the problem is that once the games start, someone always gets injured, and you can only hope these are minor injuries. But that's part of the sport. If someone is tired or has a minor issue affecting their performance, I'd rather field players who are in good form. Ndicka is much better now; I think he can play tomorrow. Today we will evaluate him and Dybala. Pellegrini has started training with the full squad, but his return might have to wait until the Inter Milan match or after the international break."

Regarding the transfer market, Gasperini said: "Moura has already proven his talent. Filling out the squad with free agents is difficult, and I don't know what opportunities there will be. I won't have too much hope for this path."

The match against Atalanta will be a real test for Roma after their previous easy victories. Strong matchups were Roma's weakness last season. Gasperini said: "We have shown maturity in many ways, and the schedule is tough. In the next few rounds, we will encounter many strong teams, and then there's the Champions League. It's a process, and we will deal with it game by game. Tomorrow we face a team with strength and a good start."

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