Gasperini discusses Cristante injury, Kone’s future and more

Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to Sky Sport from Cascina Gilli about various topics, including his love for nature and wine, the birth of his son’s new wine "3-4-3," and the ongoing issues with player injuries. He discussed the "3-4-3" formation, which has been a constant in his footballing career. The coach also addressed the squad's limited availability due to friendly matches and the World Cup break, emphasizing the importance of continuity in their work.

Gasperini spoke positively about the Argentina national team player, Soulé, who made an excellent start to his career in the club, despite suffering from pubalgia and overweight issues during the summer. He also highlighted the positive impact of the five substitutions, which help manage the energy expenditure and give more playing opportunities to the squad.

However, the coach acknowledged that injuries remain a challenge in football, noting that even with larger squads, the problem persists. Regarding the transfer market, Gasperini stated that strikers are highly sought after and expensive to acquire, making it difficult to sell them. He also discussed his unsuccessful attempt to sell Koné, expressing happiness that the player remained with the club and will continue to grow.

The Roma coach emphasized his close relationship with the Percassi family, expressing hopes to increase their involvement in the club beyond just work-related matters. He also mentioned the failure to sell Dybala and Molina as they were too close to the Como game, and the club preferred to avoid sending them on short notice. Finally, Gasperini touched on Malen and Dybala's stay at Trigoria, mentioning that Malen had recovered from a physical issue and Dybala was continuing his training.