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Roma Advances: Pisilli's Brace Secures Round of 16 Spot
23 Jan
Summary
- Niccolò Pisilli scored two goals to lead Roma to a 2-0 victory.
- Coach Gasperini highlighted the growth of young players like Pisilli.
- Roma secured advancement to the Europa League round of 16.
Roma secured their place in the Europa League round of 16 by defeating Stuttgart with a 2-0 scoreline at the Olimpico. The victory was largely attributed to a brace from Niccolò Pisilli, who started the match.
Following the game, coach Gian Piero Gasperini lauded Pisilli's development and potential, comparing him to Tardelli for his ability to make impactful runs and shots. Gasperini also noted the physical evolution of other young players like Ziolkowski and Ghilardi.
Gasperini acknowledged the match's difficulty against a strong opponent. He stressed the team's focus on securing wins rather than speculating on points, aiming to build momentum in both the league and cup competitions.
The coach also addressed challenges in the attacking department due to player absences, mentioning recent arrivals Malen and Vaz. He indicated that further strengthening the squad through the transfer market, if possible, would be beneficial.
