Gasperini: “Scudetto? The plan was to win it in three years.”

Gasperini: “Scudetto? The plan was to win it in three years.” Gian Piero Gasperini, in his new role as winemaker, gave an interview to Corriere della Sera in which he also spoke about his Roma career. The Grugliasco-born coach began with a connection to Freisa “343,” his new wine: “It’s my way of seeing football. But numbers only matter so much. The key is playing as a team: believing in a collective effort, where attackers defend and defenders attack. Let’s be honest: in football, as in wine, nothing is invented. It’s team spirit that makes the difference. It takes dedication and altruism.” The Giallorossi coach doubted his own ideas: “I faltered several times. Being fired from Inter was perhaps the worst moment. But I was able to get back up. And I owe a lot to Atalanta, who continued to trust me, even when the results weren’t coming.” Gian Piero Gasperini spoke about his bond with Atalanta: “Bergamo was the longest and most intense stage of my life as a football wanderer. I have no regrets, but I feel a deep nostalgia for a community where I integrated perfectly. It’s no coincidence that I return often. I miss everything about Bergamo.” Gasperini joked about his experience in Rome: “It’s a completely different reality, obviously. But it’s not a bad city. The biggest problem is the food. I have to be careful with the carbonara; I’m gaining too much weight.” The Grugliasco-born coach on his desire to win the Scudetto in the capital: “Our plan was to get there in three years. We wouldn’t mind getting there sooner. But we know it’s a long road. In football, there are no straight paths or clear-cut routes. There will be ups and downs. If we can manage them, who knows…”