Roma's victory over Atalanta on Saturday has sparked genuine optimism at the Giallorossi, with radio pundits and outlets praising both the performance and Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical imprint on the squad. The win represents an extraordinary start to the season: across three league matches, Roma have scored 10 goals and conceded only 1, placing them among Europe's most dominant teams alongside Barcelona. Forza Roma highlights the Atalanta display in particular—3.24 expected goals, 39 shots on target, 67% possession and just two shots conceded—suggesting Roma merit more than their current points tally in the league table.
Multiple commentators singled out standout performances, though with disagreement on who shone brightest. Mirabella told Radio Romanista that Matías Soulé was the standout performer, while Frequelli credited Mario Hermoso as the best player on the pitch for both his role in Roma's equaliser and his recovery after contributing to Atalanta's goal. Gasperini's substitutions proved decisive: Castro, Balerdi, Molina and Soulé all made decisive impacts from the bench. Radio panelists including Carina noted Roma has become "Gasperiniana," reflecting Gasperini's familiar tactical style. Carina drew attention to an unusual choice—removing defenders N'Dicka and Mancini to prevent defensive vulnerabilities against Atalanta's strikers—while Pruzzo expressed reservations about Rodrigo Mora's development despite occasional glimpses of quality.
Off the pitch, however, Saturday's celebrations were marred by a serious incident at Stadio Olimpico. Sporting director D'Amico was verbally assaulted by Luca Percassi as he left the stadium, with the altercation extending to the car park before security intervened. Roma issued a strong statement in response. On the field, Soulé emphasised the squad's unity in post-match comments, saying the group remains "too united" despite missing a left-winger signing Gasperini hopes to address in January.
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