Gian Piero Gasperini has overshadowed Roma’s 2-0 win over Lecce by refusing to engage with the media following the match.
As reported by Sky Sport, via Calciomercato, the Roma coach opted for a media silence due to his significant dissatisfaction regarding the club’s strategy in the upcoming January transfer window.
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Despite Lewis Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk scoring goals that brought essential points to the capital club, Gasperini remains in a foul mood. The former Atalanta manager reportedly chose silence to avoid sharing his frustrations with reporters, feeling that the squad lacks the depth necessary for competing at multiple levels. This dissatisfaction is not new; Gasperini has openly expressed his concerns about the transfer market in recent weeks, indicating he is reaching a breaking point.
While the club is linked with notable names like Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee, Gasperini had anticipated that reinforcements would be in place at Trigoria by now. According to Sky’s Angelo Mangiante, the coach prefers to avoid discussing market-related questions to maintain decorum, opting to steer clear of the media rather than risking a potential confrontation with club leadership.
This brewing tension within the Roma camp is evident. While the team’s on-pitch performance has propelled them back into the Champions League positions, the friction behind the scenes suggests a strain in the relationship between the manager and the board is increasingly palpable.
Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN