Gasperini and Allegri trade barbs on Sky ahead of Napoli-Roma

Niccolò Pisilli has described his time as captain as a great honour, saying every minute he played wearing the armband was an honour, with many players absent and the responsibility falling to him. Pisilli is a Roma academy product who has been at the club since the youth ranks, and he is now leading the side. Asked what has changed for him and the team, Pisilli said: "We are growing a lot. Last year we had to absorb the concepts well. This year we start with one more year behind us and we know what is asked of us. I put myself at the disposal of the team and the coach. When there is defending to do I defend, and when there is attacking to do I attack." Florenzi put it to him that he carries on the tradition of Roman and Roma captains, and offered him his compliments. Pisilli replied: "Thank you very much."

Daniele Ghilardi spoke to reporters after Roma's 3-0 win...

Roma defender Ghilardi has spoken to Sky Sport after a performance that he says showed he is ready to play for Roma, and he hopes to build on it with more consistent minutes. Ghilardi played only a small amount this season but was among the best players whenever he appeared. Against Real Madrid he set up the assist that unlocked the game, and he also had a goal ruled out for an offside by Castro, which denied him a first European goal. Roma have conceded fewer goals than any side in Europe's top five leagues. Ghilardi said: "It is a source of satisfaction for us defenders and for the whole defensive unit, but also for the whole defensive phase, which is not only the defenders but the whole team. It is something we seek, not conceding goals is very important and we are happy that it is going this way. We will try to continue." Asked about his current form, he said: "There are many giants, both in the national team and at Roma. Being called up to the national team was a satisfaction. I was not able to play, but already being called up was very important for me. I hope to return there as soon as possible." On playing one-on-one and in open space against quick opponents, such as the two wingers he faced today, he said: "I like playing this way a lot. These are challenges I enjoy. I like playing in open space and one-on-one. It amuses me a lot." Asked why he did not play for the whole first half of last season, he explained: "It was a schooling period. I had to learn a new method of football. At Verona we did not play like this, and here the level was higher too. It is a different intensity. The first months were about settling in, then I was fortunate to play with more continuity. I hope to have that this season too." Roma have taken four points from nine available so far. Ghilardi said: "Tight, I don't know. Away from home we drew on a difficult pitch, today we won and against Real Madrid the performance was there. We will try to get points and place ourselves in the best position possible." On the Napoli fixture, he said: "We approach every match the same way, whether it is Genoa, Napoli, Real or Bratislava. We try to win, give our best and hope to keep it going." On his Champions League debut, he said: "I am very happy. I was nervous at the start but then I relaxed. I am happy with the assist that unlocked the game, and we hope to continue like this." Asked whether it was his best game since joining Roma, he replied: "I don't know, maybe that is for you to say." On what he is working on most this season, he said: "Everything, heading, duels and one-on-one. We can improve in all aspects and I hope it shows on the pitch."