Romanians are still holding onto their hopes for a remarkable 2025 despite suffering a setback against Napoli. Gian Piero Gasperini, the manager of the team, refuses to write off his squad's chances, saying that it is "beautiful" to experience moments like those and that he wants his players to keep going even if they don't always get the results they want.
The team has had an impressive run so far this season, collecting 76 points and putting them 10 ahead of Napoli in the table. However, their inability to score goals consistently has raised concerns about their ability to compete with title rivals like Inter Milan. The two centre-forwards, Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk, have combined for just three goals between them, leading to doubts about Roma's attacking potency.
Despite these concerns, Gasperini believes that his team is capable of competing at the highest level. He praised their defensive record, saying that they own the tightest defence in Serie A with just six goals allowed in 12 games. The goalkeeper, Mile Svilar, has been performing well, and centre-back Gianluca Mancini has played some of the best football of his career since joining the team.
However, Roma's inability to break down Napoli's defence ultimately cost them the game. The Brazilian forward David Neres scored a solo goal in the 35th minute to give Napoli the lead, which they held on to for the full 90 minutes. Gasperini attributed the loss to his team's slow start and their failure to find ways to use possession effectively.
Despite the setback, Roma remain in contention for the title, just one point behind Inter Milan and level with Napoli on goal difference. Bologna could also pull alongside those two if they beat Cremonese on Monday night. Gasperini is taking a long-term view, saying that his team can't do any worse in head-to-head games now, and that they will only get more points from the return matches.
The win over Napoli marked a significant moment for Roma's season, but it was also a reminder of the challenges ahead. The team must now focus on their next game against Cremonese and beyond, as they strive to stay in contention for the title.
The team has had an impressive run so far this season, collecting 76 points and putting them 10 ahead of Napoli in the table. However, their inability to score goals consistently has raised concerns about their ability to compete with title rivals like Inter Milan. The two centre-forwards, Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk, have combined for just three goals between them, leading to doubts about Roma's attacking potency.
Despite these concerns, Gasperini believes that his team is capable of competing at the highest level. He praised their defensive record, saying that they own the tightest defence in Serie A with just six goals allowed in 12 games. The goalkeeper, Mile Svilar, has been performing well, and centre-back Gianluca Mancini has played some of the best football of his career since joining the team.
However, Roma's inability to break down Napoli's defence ultimately cost them the game. The Brazilian forward David Neres scored a solo goal in the 35th minute to give Napoli the lead, which they held on to for the full 90 minutes. Gasperini attributed the loss to his team's slow start and their failure to find ways to use possession effectively.
Despite the setback, Roma remain in contention for the title, just one point behind Inter Milan and level with Napoli on goal difference. Bologna could also pull alongside those two if they beat Cremonese on Monday night. Gasperini is taking a long-term view, saying that his team can't do any worse in head-to-head games now, and that they will only get more points from the return matches.
The win over Napoli marked a significant moment for Roma's season, but it was also a reminder of the challenges ahead. The team must now focus on their next game against Cremonese and beyond, as they strive to stay in contention for the title.
. 76 points is crazy, and their defence is literally impenetrable 
. But, gotta be real, that attack of theirs is super thin 
. Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk just can't seem to click, you feel? And that goal from David Neres was insane 
. Anyways, Gasperini's confidence in his team is super inspiring 
. We need more people like him who believe in their squad, even when the odds are against them 
. Still, gotta stay on top of our game if we wanna take down Inter Milan 
. Roma's got this... maybe 
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... 76 points with Napoli winning one goal from both Evan Ferguson & Artem Dovbyk is not ideal 
. Gasperini gotta make some tough decisions about player rotation & tactics to get more out of his midfield & attack 
️. Can they close the gap between them and Inter Milan? 
. 6 goals allowed in 12 games is insane! 
But seriously, it's great to see them still holding onto hope despite that tough loss against Napoli. Maybe this just wakes up the team for the second half of the season 
. The key now is to work on those goal-scoring issues and find ways to break down opposing defenses 
6 goals allowed in 12 games? that's insane! Mile svilar's been on fire 
and gianluca mancini's lookin like his old self again 
so yeah, i still think roma can hold it down... but we'll c what happens next 
. With an impressive defensive record and key players performing well, Roma can't be counted out just yet 
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I mean, come on... a loss to Napoli and everyone's already giving up? 
It's like, you get knocked down, but do you ever even get back up? 
. Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk can't be the only two options, right? 
Gasperini's on point, though – keeping his cool and focusing on the long game 
. Still, it's gonna be an interesting second half of the season...
And Mile Svilar is like the real MVP right now 
! Mile Svilar is a solid goalkeeper, and Gianluca Mancini has been playing some insane football lately 
. But seriously, with their solid defensive record and some standout performances from Svilar and Mancini, I think they've got a good shot at the title... just need to sort out that goal-scoring issue 
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That's not exactly the most reassuring sign. And don't even get me started on their defensive record... just six goals allowed in 12 games? That's more like it! 
. The team's ability to bounce back from this loss will be crucial in their pursuit of the championship 
. They just need to keep working together and believe in themselves 
Roma's season has been up & down 
, still hoping for that 
win to happen! Coach Gasperini's a wise dude 
ASAP! 
and those goals from evan and artem are literally laughable 
, not even combo'd to 3?! i mean gasperini's optimism is cute but let's be real Roma needs to step up their game ASAP 
, but seriously, how many goals are you gonna score if you can't even get two big-name forwards to connect? 
And don't even get me started on Napoli's defense, that Brazilian forward David Neres is like a one-man show 
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. One thing for sure, 2025 is gonna be a real nail-biter