Gasperini: "A victory that gives confidence. Dovbyk? He's in superior physical condition now."

Roma are also regaining momentum in Europe. Against Rangers in Glasgow , Gasperini's team won without too many problems, sealing the Scottish lead in the first half and managing the second half, albeit with some initial worries. It was an important victory, especially after the defeat at San Siro and in the midst of an offensive emergency given the injuries to Ferguson, Dybala, and Bailey. Gasperini was satisfied after the match, above all with the performance. "It was a convincing performance; winning at these venues and in these environments is never easy," the coach began. "It was challenging on an athletic level; we had some problems at the start of the second half, but that's normal in these types of games."

Gasp then gives an initial assessment ahead of the break: "We're improving performance-wise, even if we don't always get results. I always believe these performances inspire confidence; even in the defeats against Inter and Milan, we emerged confident. Some defeats help, and that's not just a figure of speech." Gasp is also happy with the offensive side, which, at least for one night, regained its clarity. "The second goal seems to me to be a good example of communication between the attackers," the coach confirms. "We need to regain confidence, and if you score these goals, you'll score more. Dovbyk? He's showing superior physical condition; he even came on for Pellegrini's second goal tonight. He also tried to shoot on goal; sooner or later he'll find the back of the net. Overall, he's a player who's improving. We're suffering from the lack of Dybala, Ferguson, and Bailey, and we're having trouble making substitutions. Now we'll finish the season well against Udinese, and then I hope to get someone back."

Lorenzo Pellegrini's performance was decisive, as he returned to scoring in Europe. "I had a difficult summer; this goal was needed," the former captain admitted. "I'm very happy and feel more mentally free. Gasp is a demanding player, but he's understood the right strings to pull. It's a pleasure for me, as a player and a fan, that he's the Roma coach." His growth is evident. "We were winning games at the start of the season, too, but not with this determination and conviction. We're improving a lot, and now we have to continue like this, because I think we can do even better. We're improving our communication skills up front. Today, for example, we could have scored more."