Gasperini: Rome will take confidence from draw against Inter

Roma have a record of being undefeated in their first five matches in this Serie A season, which is a positive sign for them. Gasperini's strategies and the form of the players have given them the ability to compete against the top teams in Serie A.

Why it matters

Gasperini believes the 2-2 draw was a confidence boost for Rome, especially after they blew a two-goal lead against Serie A champions Inter. The match showed that Roma can compete against the top clubs in Serie A, which reflects their current form.

Key points

• Gasperini: Rome will take confidence from draw against Inter.
• Gasperini believes Roma will take confidence from the 2-2 draw against Inter, which reflects their continued excellent form.
• Gasperini: Roma will take confidence from draw against Inter.

Gian Piero Gasperini said his Rome team will take confidence from their 2-2 draw against Serie A champions Inter. Rome squandered a two-goal lead in the match, but Gasperini still considered it a positive result. Rome went into a strong position in the first half thanks to two goals from Manu Kone. However, Inter bounced back with a goal from Lautaro Martínez early in the second half and also scored an equalizer in the 79th minute. Inter created several chances in the match, with Alessandro Bastoni's shot hitting the crossbar and Marcus Thuram's backheel shot going past goalkeeper Mile Svilar.

It was the first time Roma and Inter played a draw in Serie A since January 2021, with both teams entering the international break. Gasperini said after the match, "We played evenly, both teams had chances to win."

He added, "Scoring a goal at the beginning of the second half was an energy booster. Inter can always score goals, but we also had chances. This match should give us confidence going forward."

Gasperini said he was hesitant on whether they would be in the title race this season, but said this performance showed that Rome can compete with the best teams in Serie A.

"Everyone has a chance to improve. We should be happy with our progress and the quality we put into these matches, not just fitness and enthusiasm. There are a lot of positives on this side, and we should continue on this path."

Roma had not experienced a lead of at least two goals in Serie A against Inter since they won 3–1 at San Siro in February 2017. However, Rome looked tired at the end of the match. Only Cagliari (two) have conceded fewer goals than Rome (three) this season, but two of those goals came at the start of the second half. "It's probably not a coincidence, because the way we scored the goal was very superficial and even self-confident," Gasperini said.

"We were in control and could have caused damage in the second half. That being said, even with some players struggling, Rome tried to win and even created a great chance to make it 3-1. We never backed down against a strong opponent, not only from a technical and physical point of view.

What will happen next

After this draw, both Roma and Inter teams will get a chance to consolidate their positions before entering the international break. Gasperini said his team will be motivated to move forward with this performance, which could lead to an even better season in Serie A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of the match between Rome and Inter?

The match between Rome and Inter ended in a 2-2 draw.

What impact did this draw have on the Serie A table?

Both teams are entering the international break after this draw, and Gasperini said Rome can compete with the best teams in Serie A.

When is Roma's next match?

The date of the next match is not mentioned in the article.

Who were the key players in the match?

The match featured key players such as Manu Kone, Lautaro Martínez, Alessandro Bastoni, and Marcus Thuram.

What did Gasperini say after the match?

Gasperini said that the draw would give Rome confidence and he considered it a positive result.

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