{
  "id": 316508,
  "title": "Frustrated Gasperini: ‘Horrible Roma performance, not sure we’re stronger now’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/frustrated-gasperini-horrible-roma-performance-not-sure-were-stronger",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T17:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/frustrated-gasperini-horrible-roma-performance-173500005.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gasperini expressed his frustration after a disappointing 3-0 loss to Brighton, describing it as \"horrible\" and questioning if Roma has improved since last season. The team's pre-season was marked by poor performances against Cannes, Cardiff City, and Brighton. The only positive result was a 4-1 win over Newport County. Gasperini pointed out the defensive problems, with the team conceding 11 goals in four pre-season matches. He expressed concerns about the team's focus and readiness, stating that they are \"not quite switched on yet\" and feel they are \"quite a long way behind schedule.\" The coach also lamented the difficulties in signing new players, citing the delay in the transfer window and the need for more reinforcements.",
  "summary": "Gian Piero Gasperini was furious after a ‘horrible’ 3-0 Roma defeat to Brighton and ‘cannot say if the team is stronger than last season’ after transfer struggles.The Giallorossi have had a tr...",
  "key_points": [
    "Gasperini called Roma's Brighton performance \"horrible\"",
    "Team's pre-season included poor matches against Cannes, Cardiff, Brighton",
    "Coach expressed concerns about team's focus and readiness"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}