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Former Roma striker Pruzzo has said Gasperini would have substituted Mora had he had another change available, but he was pleased that two academy players solved the team's problems. Speaking to Radio Radio Mattino, Pruzzo said: "If Gasperini had another change, Mora would have been taken off. But I am happy that two boys from the youth system have solved the problems." He added: "I am an admirer of Castro, but Mina put him in his pocket yesterday. He has to make a mental switch, Molina is struggling in Italian football. I have big doubts about the Giallorossi market." Roma's win over Cagliari drew comment from pundit Orsi, who also spoke to Radio Radio Mattino. He said: "Roma did not struggle against Cagliari. The feeling I had is that Roma could never lose the match. Gollini saved the team, I am happy for him. Anyway, the Giallorossi were far superior to Cagliari." Pruzzo's comments centre on the performance of Nahuel Molina and Santiago Castro, whom he believes have yet to adapt, while Orsi's view was that the result never looked in doubt. Both pundits credited the Roma goalkeeper for his display, with Orsi saying the keeper had saved the side. Pruzzo's remarks on the transfer market underline his scepticism about the club's recent dealings.

Roma legend Roberto Pruzzo has questioned Santiago Castro's recent form and voiced doubts about the club's transfer business, in comments on Radio Radio Mattino (104.5). Fellow pundit Nando Orsi also praised Roma's display against Cagliari. Pruzzo said Gasperini would have taken off Mora had he had another substitute available, but he was pleased that two academy players had solved the team's problems. He said: "If Gasp had another substitute, Mora would have been taken off. But I'm happy that two lads from the youth team have solved the problems. I'm a fan of Castro, but Mina put him in his pocket yesterday. He needs to make a mental switch; Molina struggles in Italian football. I have big doubts about the Roma market." Orsi insisted Roma had not struggled against Cagliari and felt the team could never have lost the match. He said: "Roma did not struggle against Cagliari. The feeling I had is that Roma could never lose the match. Gollini saved the team, I'm happy for him. Anyway, the giallorossi were far too superior to Cagliari."

Former Roma striker Marco Borriello has launched a sharp criticism of Donyell Malen, claiming the Dutch forward would be a benchwarmer at a major Spanish or English club. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Borriello questioned the forward's quality even as Malen continues to score and dominate, with 10 goals so far this season. Malen's tally has delighted Gian Piero Gasperini, and the forward is central to Roma's attacking output. Borriello, however, went against the tide in his interview. Asked whether the top performer is Malen or Gasperini, he said: "Malen has quality, Gasp brings it out, and then Serie A is no longer what it was: there is more mediocrity now than in my day. Malen scores a lot in Rome, but if you put him in a big Spanish or English side he sits on the bench." Borriello also spoke about Daniele De Rossi, who has recovered after a very difficult start in charge. He said: "I know Daniele from the Italian Under-20s. In Rome I was one of his most loyal supporters, and he defended me many times. A great player, an extraordinary leader, and now he is showing himself to be a competent and intelligent coach: the 'Smart One'. If I were the president of Genoa, I would hold on to him tightly. De Rossi is a predestined one. My advice? Don't fall for certain provocations, football gossip that doesn't deserve to be taken seriously."