Di Natale: Roma must blame only themselves if they miss Champions League

Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour spoke ahead of his side's Serie A encounter with AS Roma, scheduled for Monday, May 4 at the Olimpico with a 20:45 kickoff. The match is a postponed fixture from Matchday 35. Ndour expressed his team's determination to secure points in their push for arithmetic safety from relegation. The fixture carries significance for both clubs as the season enters its final stages. Roma, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, will look to maintain their position in the league. Fiorentina, meanwhile, remain in a battle to secure survival, with Ndour emphasizing the importance of the upcoming clash. Ndour stated: "We are charged up. The match against Roma needs no introduction: we are motivated at the maximum to deliver a great performance and find those points we lack for arithmetic safety. We have never been afraid of relegation. But the risk was high, especially at the start, and for a team like ours that was not used to being there and fighting for this objective. It was very difficult. We redeemed ourselves in the second half of the season with important matches. I think that, in the end, we deserve this milestone. However small."

Roma's squad completed a training session at Trigoria on May 1st and then spent the afternoon relaxing together to mark the Italian public holiday. After the morning session, the players enjoyed lunch and attempted shots at goal from poolside, with Ndicka scoring a goal that sparked collective celebration from the group. Midfielder El Shaarawy posted a photo of the squad at table on social media, captioning it with "What a team" in reference to the moment. The session was part of preparations for Roma's Serie A match against Fiorentina, scheduled for Monday, May 4th at 20:45 at the Olimpico, counting as a makeup fixture for the 35th round. Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini also received a special visit from Franco Tancredi, a Roma legend, and the two embraced at the training ground. Dybala shared a message on the occasion, stating: "It's not just about working, but giving everything every day." The relaxed atmosphere reflects Roma's approach to balancing preparation with team bonding ahead of their upcoming fixture.

Fiorentina midfielder Marco Brescianini has spoken ahead of the Serie A match between Roma and Fiorentina scheduled for Monday, 4 May at the Olimpico (kick-off 20:45), the postponed fixture of matchday 35. Brescianini, who previously worked under Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini at Atalanta, offered high praise for the giallorossi tactician in an interview with TuttoSport. Brescianini described Roma as one of the season's surprises, alongside Como, noting that the capital club embodies all of Gasperini's characteristic playing style. He acknowledged that Fiorentina could mathematically secure safety on Monday, though he emphasized that playing last in the round would not alter their competitive approach to the match. Regarding Gasperini, Brescianini stated: "For me he is a phenomenon. Many have tried to emulate him but he is unique, he has the mentality of someone who always wants to raise the bar. I learned a lot from him." Brescianini also reflected on Fiorentina's season, suggesting the club could have occupied a higher league position but acknowledged that some seasons unfold in unpredictable ways. The match will pit two sides with contrasting trajectories—Roma's resurgence under Gasperini's management against Fiorentina's mixed campaign.