Roma secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Nice in their latest Europa League match. The Italian side took a commanding 2-0 lead with goals from defenders Evan Ndicka and Gianluca Mancini. However, Nice pulled a goal back with about 25 minutes left, setting up a tense finish. Despite the late pressure, Roma held on to claim all three points.
💪 A Strong Performance with a Late Scare
Coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressed his satisfaction with the team’s overall performance, particularly their ability to limit their opponent’s scoring chances. He noted that many players performed at a high level. However, he also acknowledged the team faced difficulties towards the end of the match. “We had some problems towards the end, especially with the substitutes,” Gasperini explained, pointing out that an “avoidable incident” allowed Nice back into the game.
🎯 A Call to Improve the Attack
Interestingly, both of Roma’s goals came from their defenders. Gasperini used this to highlight the need for the entire attacking unit to step up. He emphasized that the focus shouldn’t just be on the main striker. “We need to see our entire attacking side improve,” he said. He mentioned that forward Artem Dovbyk is getting physically stronger, but the whole team needs to work together to create better scoring opportunities for the attackers.
🧠 Building on a Solid Foundation
Looking ahead, Gasperini believes the team has a strong and competitive core with the right mentality. He stressed the importance of learning from each game, especially in managing the final minutes. The coach feels the key to future success is to better integrate all players into the system and learn from minor mistakes. “In football, a single incident is enough to turn a game around,” he remarked, reinforcing the need to stay focused until the final whistle.
