Gasperini: “I used to be the enemy, now we’re writing a beautiful chapter together.”

Gasperini: “I used to be the enemy, now we’re writing a beautiful chapter together.” Gian Piero Gasperini received the fifth annual “Cuore di Leone-Gian Luigi Corti” award at Genoa’s Porto Antico. The Giallorossi coach commented on Inter’s victory over Como: “We know that Inter is a great team, but so is Como, in a championship that is proving to be truly balanced.” These are his comments, reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. The general from Grugliasco commented on his happy moment with Roma: “My story with Roma is still young, having begun a year and a half ago, but it’s as wonderful as the previous ones. We hope to continue on this path.” The coach of the Roman club on Lazio’s start to the season: “It’s certainly a surprise, but it also represents value and recognition for the city. Rome is extraordinary, even in terms of enthusiasm for football. Roma always has a full stadium, while Lazio perhaps has other problems.” Regarding the successes and solidity of his group, Gasperini gave an initial assessment of this season: “We have been competitive for a few months now. Roma has improved a lot, but we started well last year too. Eleven games is certainly not a lot, but it is still significant for how the team has performed. The environment gives us great fuel to do well.” The Giallorossi coach concluded with what motivated him to accept the move to the capital: “When my time with Atalanta ended, I went to a club I was a bitter enemy of. It wasn’t exactly a respected opponent, but it was also a great challenge. I was convinced that Roma was the club with the greatest football enthusiasm. It was a great challenge, and challenge and courage go well together.”