On the field at 18 Roma-Atalanta
"Dybala has added an extraordinary quality to an already very technical and very physical Rome".
On the eve of the big match at the Olimpico, Gian Piero Gasperini tries to frame the match against José Mourinho's team.
"A formidable test for our ambitions and for our growth against a strong team. An opportunity to play good football - explains the Atalanta coach -. Compared to the two games we lost last season, we have both changed," especially us who need to insert the new ones ".
The Nerazzurri coach praises his colleague: "I met Mourinho at the helm of a stratospheric Inter. He has changed many things, starting with the three-man defense, a sign that he is a great coach in step with the times. His great gift is knowing awaken the enthusiasm of a square. In the immediate future, Napoli, Milan and Inter would appear to be the Scudetto, but Roma have very strong staff in all departments and by improving they can compete for the title ".
Finally, on the possible formation choices: "Pasalic false nine is one of the possibilities for not giving Smalling points of reference. Hojlund has aspects in which to improve, you see the aerial game and the missing marks. Can he play with Muriel? it's a problem ", Gasperini closes.