Gasperini: ‘Kone and Dybala recovered, I give credit to the Roma players’

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 18: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on April 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)

Gian Piero Gasperini has offered a optimistic replace on the health of key gamers Paulo Dybala and Manu Kone and says that if Roma are nonetheless within the battle for a Champions League spot, it’s completely all the way down to the work that the gamers have put in: ‘The squad has been particular, I thank them’.

Gasperini sat down for his customary pre-match press convention on Sunday forward of Monday night’s conflict in opposition to a Fiorentina aspect which are unbeaten throughout their final seven Serie A matches.

Roma discover themselves in sixth place forward of kick-off. They are going to have a possibility to maneuver away from Como, who’re one level higher off than the Giallorossi having performed one recreation greater than them. The large goal, nevertheless, is Juventus in fourth place, who’ve three factors greater than Roma having performed the identical variety of matches.

Gasperini on Roma pleasure, go to from the homeowners, Dybala, Kone and Wesley

Heading into the ultimate 4 matches of the 2025-26 season, Gasperini has confirmed that each Dybala and Kone are again and accessible for choice once more.

“Kone has recovered, Dybala had already recovered. This week has gone higher. They’re accessible,” Gasperini mentioned (by way of TMW).

Gasperini can also be anticipated to satisfy with Roma’s homeowners within the close to future: “The presence of the possession is a sign,” he mentioned. “Possibly they are going to begin making strikes not only for the top of the season, but in addition in view of the longer term.”

Gasperini was requested if he considers this season to have been a ‘transitional’ yr for the Giallorossi.

He replied: “There are two tracks: The present season, which remains to be alive and tomorrow we’ll play in opposition to a Fiorentina aspect that’s coming in off the again of a number of optimistic outcomes. We’re absolutely targeted on that since we’re nonetheless within the race. The workforce’s behaviour has been wonderful, we’ll attempt to kick on in these 4 video games.

“Then, we’ll begin speaking concerning the future, nevertheless, proper now shouldn’t be the time. Afterwards, I’ll attempt to be clear as a result of the followers want to grasp what we’re doing.”

With Claudio Ranieri having not too long ago left the membership and with the way forward for sporting director Ricky Massara wanting unsure, Gasperini was requested if there are any issues that Roma may fall behind their Serie A rivals when it comes to planning for subsequent season and the upcoming switch window.

“In fact, there has already been a little bit of growth. We’ve recalibrated after struggling an enormous, surprising disappointment. Nevertheless, I don’t suppose that the opposite groups have already began planning. The possession could have loads of time and readability to take care of these items, however once they do, they are going to do it in the absolute best approach.”

Gasperini prevented answering questions on his relationship with Massara, although: “I’m going again to Fiorentina, that’s essential. As for the remaining, we’ll speak about it when the time comes. The membership will converse. There isn’t any want to enter element now.”

The Roma boss hopes to take inspiration from the membership’s girls’s workforce, who’ve not too long ago claimed the  Scudetto for the third time in 4 years.

“The ladies’s Scudetto was implausible, we need to imitate them, even when the Scudetto is just a little too far forward for us,” Gasperini laughed.

Gasp was additionally requested for his opinion on the current 5-4 thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich within the Champions League semi-final.

“I loved it, I appreciated it quite a bit. There have been some errors, however there have been additionally some fantastic technical moments. The sport was pleasant for everybody.

“This isn’t the perfect second for the Italians within the cups, however we have to react and never surrender. Possibly we’re not doing the fitting issues. We discover it tough in opposition to all of them. Possibly it’s about how groups are constructed right here. Replicating that model of soccer is tough, it relies on the standard of the gamers.”

Gasp was then requested for his evaluation of his workforce’s efficiency to this point in 2025-26.

He mentioned: “The squad has been a bit particular this yr, it’s not simple. We’re nonetheless within the race and I give the credit score to the workforce. Extraordinary professionalism and togetherness. The response in Bologna was implausible.”

It was then identified to Gasperini that his aspect tends to underperform within the remaining levels of matches, particularly in comparison with their direct rivals within the league.

“Most likely, nevertheless, we’re forward in different numbers. We’re fifth within the standings. It’s true, we don’t typically handle to get factors within the remaining moments, which many different groups do get hold of. Nevertheless, we’ll work to enhance on that.”

The Roma gaffer was additionally requested if he has any plans to swap Wesley again to the fitting flank at any stage, having featured on the left for almost all of the 2025-26 marketing campaign.

“He’s a participant who’s gone via an vital evolution. He can play each on the fitting and on the left, though he’s in fact a right-footer. When you’ve robust gamers, you’ll be able to put them on the pitch after which discover their best suited place.

“It additionally relies on the scenario. On this interval, we’ve had Celik accessible, however we’ve virtually by no means had Angelino and that was an enormous loss. Wesley is a priceless participant and that’s the principle factor.”

Is Gasperini ‘glad’ along with his squad’s outcomes to this point this marketing campaign?

“Everybody has room for enchancment. You purchase worth in any respect ages. I’m glad. Everybody has performed, everybody has given their contribution. There’s not been an issue of behaviour, ever. I thank them. If we’re nonetheless in it, it’s because of them.”

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