Gasperini: Roma should not have been offside when conceding the ball, Chivu replaced Inzaghi very well

In the seventh round of Serie A this morning, Roma lost 0-1 at home to Inter Milan. After the game, Roma coach Gasperini accepted an interview with Sky Sports.

Roma lost the ball early in the 6th minute due to a failed offside violation.

Hermoso did a good job of pressing high. We shouldn't have been offside, especially against Bony, because it was difficult for us to keep up with him. There was no need to take such a risk as we could be beaten by the opponent's speed and it was not an absolutely dangerous situation. Maybe at the beginning of the game, we haven't fully entered the state yet, and during the previous national team games, we may have lost some tacit understanding, because the national team games may require you to adopt different defensive strategies. It's a shame, but this episode decided the outcome of the game. We have to look at the game from a higher perspective. I am disappointed with this result, but at the same time I believe we will perform better.

In the final stage of the game, you sent out a lot of offensive players, and the team was very active in fighting for the aerial ball. Why don't you adopt this tactic from the beginning of the game?

It is normal to encounter some difficulties in the first half, but we overcame them well. A loss like this will give you something in terms of confidence.

Why did three Roma defenders change their positions on the field in this game?

I think this arrangement worked very well tonight, because it is not easy to face Inter Milan, and in the second half we gave our opponents almost no chance. Wesley performed well on the left, while Celik also played well on the right. They provide continuity and give the team a push they may lack in other games. My only regret is to let Ndika play as the right center back, because he and Hermoso are both left-footed players, and I would prefer to let Hermoso be responsible for the high press. Last time Hermoso played as a right-sided central defender, but this time two of the three central defenders are left-footed players, and someone must adapt to the new position. In any case, this arrangement has nothing to do with conceding goals or other circumstances of the game.

What is your evaluation of Inter Milan coach Chivu?

I only worked with him for a short time, but I always had respect for him, both as a player and as a person. He confirmed my impression when we played Parma last season. I like the way he works, it was not easy to replace Inzaghi, but he did it with confidence and clear tactical ideas. He has much to praise.