Julio Sergio visits Trigoria, praises Gasperini and Svilar
Club News·14 May 2026·10h ago

Julio Sergio visits Trigoria, praises Gasperini and Svilar

Source: Forza Roma

Former Roma goalkeeper Julio Sergio made a surprise visit to the club's Trigoria training ground, where he met head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and several players, including current goalkeeper Mile Svilar. Sergio, who joined Roma's youth setup in 2006 and made his Serie A debut in 2009 under Luciano Spalletti, spoke warmly of his time at the club. "It is always a pleasure to come back here, where I was well and loved," he reflected on the visit.

Sergio highlighted standout moments from Roma's 2009–10 season under Claudio Ranieri, including two crucial Derby della Capitale performances where he made decisive saves against Lazio. He drew parallels between that campaign and the upcoming derby, noting that while no title is at stake this time, qualification for the Champions League remains an important objective. On the current squad, Sergio expressed admiration for Wesley's development under Gasperini and praised Svilar's professionalism and focus: "He is without question among the top goalkeepers in the Italian league."

Sergio also commended Gasperini's technical approach and managerial qualities, describing him as both accomplished tactically and approachable personally. He noted that Gasperini's success at Atalanta speaks for itself, and that Roma's current campaign under the coach has been excellent with potential to finish even stronger.

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Le parole dell'ex giallorosso: "Gasperini mi piace molto. Svilar è senza dubbio tra i top del campionato italiano" Redazione 14 maggio - 14:05 “È sempre un piacere tornare qui, dove sono stato bene e mi hanno amato”, così Julio Sergio sulla sua visita a sorpresa a Trigoria di questa mattina. L'ex portiere giallorosso ha incontrato Gasperini e diversi calciatori della Roma incluso Mile Svilar, suo "collega" in campo. Il brasiliano ha rilasciato una breve intervista ai microfoni del club giallorosso, di seguito le sue parole: La prima volta che varcasti i cancelli del “Fulvio Bernardini” era il 2006, venti anni fa. Ricordi? “Sì, benissimo, all’epoca la Roma cerca un portiere con le mie caratteristiche. Io fui segnalato da Antonio Carlos Zago, con il quale avevo giocato sia al Santos, sia allo Juventude. Arrivai nella primavera del 2006 per fare un provino, quando la stagione era quasi conclusa. Il provino andò bene e io entrai a far parte della rosa di mister Spalletti”. Ma l’esordio arrivò solo tre anni dopo, in Roma-Juventus di campionato del 2009. “Fu la mia occasione e la colsi al volo. Perdemmo la prima giornata contro il Genoa proprio di Gasperini, ma in quell’occasione giocò un altro portiere (Artur, ndr). E alla seconda giornata Spalletti mi schierò titolare. Poi arrivò Ranieri e facemmo quella stagione che ricordate tutti”. In diverse partite risultasti decisivo, tra queste anche i due Derby: tu fosti protagonista nelle due gare, sia all’andata su Mauri, sia al ritorno con il rigore parato a Floccari. Quale dei due fu l’intervento più difficile? “Quello su Mauri fu di puro istinto, dopo il palo di Zarate. Ma per il momento della partita, dato che eravamo sotto nel risultato, inoltre erano anche usciti Totti e De Rossi all’intervallo, probabilmente parare quel rigore fu più complicato. Dopo quell’intervento, ci sbloccammo e Vucinic segnò quella doppietta che portò i tre punti. E noi restammo in testa al campionato per un’altra settimana”. Arrivando alla prossima stracittadina, che sensazioni hai? “Un po’ mi ricorda quella sfida del 2010. Stavolta non c’è in ballo lo scudetto, ma un piazzamento in Champions League, che è comunque un traguardo importante. Dall’altra parte ci sarà una squadra che non ha più molto da chiedere al campionato, dopo anche la finale di Coppa Italia persa. Ma è sempre un Derby e le motivazioni saranno in ogni caso altissime”. Da brasiliano, ti ha sorpreso la stagione di Wesley? “Mah, non particolarmente. Le qualità del giocatore sono importanti e poi Roma è un luogo dove si vive bene e questo facilita l’inserimento di ragazzi che arrivano da altre parti del mondo. Lui nel Flamengo era un giocatore di valore, ma con Gasperini ha fatto ancora meglio, scendendo in campo in più posizioni ed evolvendosi a livello tattico. Ora è un calciatore molto considerato anche per la nazionale brasiliana di Ancelotti”. E da portiere, invece, cosa apprezzi particolarmente di Svilar? “È un ragazzo serio, centrato, equilibrato, forte. In campo tiene sempre la concentrazione alta e questo gliel’ho detto anche in privato, ci è capitato di scambiare alcuni messaggi su Instagram. È senza dubbio tra i top del campionato italiano”. Che campionato è stato quella della Roma di Gasperini? “Un ottimo campionato e può finire ancora meglio. Il mister mi piace molto, dal punto di vista tecnico non lo scopriamo certo ora, avendo fatto un capolavoro all’Atalanta. Parlandoci ho anche scoperto una persona disponibile e carina, non lo conoscevo. Mi ha fatto piacere incontrarlo”. © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA Commenta Continua la lettura Commenti Invia Commento Tutti Leggi altri commenti

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