Gasperini Praises Malin and Confirms: He Will Provide an Offensive Boost to Roma
Gian Piero Gasperini, the head coach of AS Roma, expressed his happiness with his team's 2-0 victory over Cagliari, a win that earned the "Wolves" three valuable points, bringing them level with Juventus in fourth place, ahead of the anticipated match against Napoli in the upcoming round.
In statements to "Sky Sports" after the match, Gasperini confirmed that his team delivered a strong performance, saying: "We played an excellent match. This team knows how to react even after a loss, and it showed strong character from the start. It was unfortunate not to score another goal in the first half, but the second half was also at a high level."
The Roma coach praised Malin, the scorer of the match's two goals, expressing his great confidence in his scoring abilities. He said, "I was convinced from the start that he would score many goals in the league. Our role is to help him and provide him with the right passes. He has great technical abilities, and his arrival gives us a clear advantage. The offensive competition between teams is strong, and achieving big goals requires an attacking force capable of scoring consistently."
Gasperini also praised the young player Balastra, highlighting his remarkable development despite his young age, stating: "He started with us at the age of 17 and progressed well. His experience in the lower divisions and then with the first team helped him a lot. Today, he plays with confidence and performs an important role."
The Roma coach concluded his remarks by addressing the absence of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology during the match, considering it a positive sign. He said, "The absence of VAR means the match went smoothly and the actual playing time was significant. There were no incidents requiring intervention, and the referee was attentive to every detail. It was a perfect match."
In statements to "Sky Sports" after the match, Gasperini confirmed that his team delivered a strong performance, saying: "We played an excellent match. This team knows how to react even after a loss, and it showed strong character from the start. It was unfortunate not to score another goal in the first half, but the second half was also at a high level."
The Roma coach praised Malin, the scorer of the match's two goals, expressing his great confidence in his scoring abilities. He said, "I was convinced from the start that he would score many goals in the league. Our role is to help him and provide him with the right passes. He has great technical abilities, and his arrival gives us a clear advantage. The offensive competition between teams is strong, and achieving big goals requires an attacking force capable of scoring consistently."
Gasperini also praised the young player Balastra, highlighting his remarkable development despite his young age, stating: "He started with us at the age of 17 and progressed well. His experience in the lower divisions and then with the first team helped him a lot. Today, he plays with confidence and performs an important role."
The Roma coach concluded his remarks by addressing the absence of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology during the match, considering it a positive sign. He said, "The absence of VAR means the match went smoothly and the actual playing time was significant. There were no incidents requiring intervention, and the referee was attentive to every detail. It was a perfect match."