Gasperini's Roma rack up another three in Olimpico win over Sassuolo

Roma beat Sassuolo convincingly at the Stadio Olimpico, with Mario Hermoso standing out as the man who was everywhere on the pitch, while Esposito was kept quiet and frustrated. The match report and player ratings from the Italian press highlight the performances of Gasperini's side in a comfortable win.

Roma eased to a 3-0 win over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico, a result that came just days after a painful defeat at Old Trafford. The Giallorossi were never in danger in a match that the article describes as never in doubt, ending a run of nine games in 27 days before the international break. The result matters because Roma have shown they can move on quickly from setbacks under Gian Piero Gasperini. The article notes that, in past seasons, such collapses often led to lingering tension and outbursts around Trigoria, but this squad has handled the Manchester defeat with maturity and composure. Roma, the piece argues, are a team that will be in the title race until the end of the Serie A season. Gasperini set up in a 3-4-2-1 and kept nine players from the Manchester game. Balerdi started as a clear sign of unwavering trust, a deliberate message to remove any doubt about his position after his costly error a few days earlier. Sassuolo's coach Aquilani, making his first competitive appearance as a head coach at the Olimpico, lined up with Matic in midfield, Thorstvedt as the anchor and a three-man midfield when defending. The external duels were Wesley against Cinquegrano and Molina against Doig, while Mora and Soulé drifted inside to link up with Malen. Roma were patient in possession, moving the ball quickly with rapid triangles, although spaces were tight. Sassuolo's first real chance came from a venomous low drive from Matic from 16 metres, which Vásquez stretched to save. Vásquez was ready again later, and the article notes that his replacements have shown Roma have not suffered without Svilar, who is likely to miss the last Serie A game in his absence. Against a deep Sassuolo block, the wide midfielders and wing-backs had to support Malen, while the speed of Esposito and Laurienté in transition posed a danger. Hermoso broke the deadlock after 30 minutes with a forceful finish, and Malen soon doubled the lead with a fortunate goal. Sassuolo kept four players on the halfway line at corners, and the article suggests Roma could have used blocks or quick short passing routes to create better chances in those moments. Roma's possession and territorial dominance before half-time gave them a reassuring two-goal cushion. Aquilani switched to a 3-4-3 at half-time, bringing on Bowie for Matic and Cinquegrano, with Van den Brempt operating as right wing-back. Roma responded immediately, with Soulé finishing a superb move after a sumptuous through ball from Cristante, although Malen missed an incredible chance into an empty goal. Koné marked Thorstvedt and Cristante marked Sulemana. Malen then provided a delightful assist for Mora to make it 3-0. Gasperini made several changes to manage energy levels: Pisilli and De Roon came on for Koné and Mora, with Pisilli playing as the anchor, Koulierakis and Castro replaced Hermoso and Malen, and Ghilardi entered for Balerdi, who received applause from the Olimpico crowd despite his earlier error. Aquilani's final 3-4-3 had no effect on the outcome.

Roma shook off the memory of their collapses against Manchester and Inter with a 3-0 win over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico, leading 2-0 at half-time before Mora made it 3-0 thirteen minutes into the second half. Sassuolo, now on a fifth consecutive defeat and with the worst defence in Serie A, offered little resistance, but Corriere della Sera's Davide Stoppini argues the performance mattered as much as the scoreline. The win leaves Gasperini's side comfortable in second place as they wait on Napoli-Lazio and Inter-Como. Roma have scored 31 goals in 11 matches. For context, in 2019-20, the season Gasperini reached 98 goals with Atalanta, the Bergamo side had scored one fewer at this stage of the season. The goals came without the stall that had marked earlier games, with no lapse between the first and second half. Stoppini says the attitude was the real story. Roma were determined to erase the Manchester result and attacked the match from the start, and they kept pressing after the break. He notes Soulé and his teammates led that approach. For Gasperini, the display is a strong signal and further confirmation of a solid group full of certainties.