Cafu weighs in on Roma’s Scudetto push: ‘Improbable can always become probable’

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 21: Cafu poses on the Laureus World Sports activities Awards Madrid 2025 at Galería de Cristal on April 21, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos for Laureus)

Former Roma and Milan defender Cafu has weighed in on the Giallorossi’s early push for the Serie A title and the hope that Gian Piero Gasperini has delivered to the Stadio Olimpico, suggesting that ‘unbelievable issues can all the time develop into possible in soccer’.

Roma sit alone on the high of the Serie A standings, two factors away from Milan after 12 matches of the 2025-26 season due to Sunday’s 3-1 win over Cremonese and Milan’s 1-0 win over Inter within the Derby della Madonnina.

It has been 24 years for the reason that Giallorossi final received the league title, and whereas there’s nonetheless an extended strategy to go within the 2025-26 marketing campaign, confidence seems to be at an all-time excessive beneath Gasperini.

Cafu on Roma’s early Scudetto push: ‘Have a look at the numbers, particularly in 2025’

Talking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, former Roma full-back Cafu was requested if he’s shocked by the shape that his outdated facet have proven beneath Gasperini to date this season.

“No, as a result of unbelievable issues can all the time develop into possible in soccer,” he replied. “Predictions exist to be confirmed improper.

“Roma are sometimes underestimated, and if you happen to take a look at the numbers, particularly in 2025, you’ll be able to see the energy and continuity of this workforce. It’s additionally true that Serie A is an extended season and there are many slip-ups, however that applies to everybody.”

Cafu was additionally requested who he thinks will likely be topped Serie A champions this season.

He replied: “I don’t know, it’s tough to say now. It would positively be an amazing battle and I don’t suppose it will likely be a two-horse race this time. The combat for the Scudetto will go to the tip and can contain a number of groups.

“I’d positively be joyful if Roma received it, particularly for the followers, they deserve it. It’s rightfully theirs. I nonetheless get chills once I hear the anthem being sung.”

Cafu says that Gasperini reminds him of his former Roma coach, Zdenek Zeman.

“Gasperini has achieved an amazing job and in a really brief house of time, selecting up wonderful outcomes instantly. The workforce nonetheless has room to develop, although. I’m satisfied that Gasp brings actual added worth. I’ve by no means coached, however for me, he’s Zeman 2.0. Somebody who does loads of work on the bodily and psychological facet.”

Cafu was additionally requested about Roma’s custom of sturdy Brazilian full-backs, and was requested whether or not Wesley might have a seat on the desk with himself and Maicon.

“Possibly he’s a shock for you, however not for me,” he replied.

“It’s true that Maicon already had some expertise in Serie A (earlier than becoming a member of Roma), I already knew a bit about it, however (Wesley) has all the time performed in Brazil, completely different soccer to yours.

“They have been most likely anticipating a purely technical participant at Roma, being a Brazilian. However he has so many different qualities like his velocity and tactical self-discipline. Roma are fortunate to have him, he’s proving to be useful on the left as effectively, not simply the fitting.”

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