Rosi praises Roma for keeping Gasperini, calling him one of Italy's best coaches
Aleandro Rosi, a former Roma defender who played under Gasperini at Genoa, has backed the club's decision to retain the coach despite early difficulties. Speaking to Retesport, Rosi emphasized the importance of continuity and compared Roma's approach to successful models outside Italy. He noted that Gasperini is establishing a strong relationship with Roma's supporters, which is no easy task given how quickly fan sentiment can shift at the club. Rosi highlighted that fourth place would be an excellent foundation for Roma's next season, allowing the club to attract stronger players and operate with less pressure. He drew parallels to Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, who struggled for seasons before delivering silverware through sustained commitment. "The Roma was smart to keep the coach," Rosi said, adding that there should be no compromise in Gasperini's second year. He also praised Donyell Malen as a complete and rapid attacker, ranking him among Italy's best alongside Lautaro Martínez, and identified wingers as a priority for the summer market—players capable of taking on defenders, like Alejandro Garnacho and Lookman have done for Gasperini in the past. Rosi concluded that Gasperini is a principled person with the passion of a young manager, describing him as one of Italy's strongest coaches. The former defender stressed the difficulty of winning over Roma's supporters but expressed satisfaction that Gasperini has managed to forge an important bond with the Giallorossi fanbase.
