Roma's big-match form puts Como and Napoli tests in focus
- Source
- Corriere dello SportTier 1
- By
- Jacopo Aliprandi
- Published
Key points
- Gasperini has transformed Roma's record against top sides since April, winning three of four direct clashes
- Seven points from three big matches this season shows Roma now compete with confidence in heavyweight fixtures
- Como away and Napoli at home next—tests that will reveal if Roma's tactical growth is truly sustainable
Summary
Roma's struggles against elite opposition have become a thing of the past under Gasperini. Since April, the club has collected ten points from four direct clashes with top sides, a stark contrast to years of underperformance in these decisive matches. This season has brought seven more points from encounters with Fiorentina, Atalanta and Inter, signalling a fundamental shift in mentality and tactical solidity.
The immediate challenge comes at Como, where Roma lost last year, followed by a trip to Napoli in February that ended in a draw. But this is a different Roma—sharper tactically, more cohesive as a unit, and armed with the belief that it belongs among the best. How they navigate these two fixtures will test whether their recent progress is genuine.
Original headline
Il salto di qualità nelle grandi sfide. Ma ora la Roma deve confermarsi con Como e Napoli
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