Fabio Capello, the former coach of AS Roma, recently shared insights on the team's potential to challenge Inter Milan for the Serie A title in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. Following two impressive 4-0 victories against Fiorentina and Lecce, Roma appears poised to become a serious contender in the league.
Capello emphasized his belief that Roma could be Inter's primary rival for the Scudetto, stating, "I would be very wary of Roma as Inter’s main rival for the Scudetto. What I saw yesterday in Lecce is nothing more than confirmation of what I had highlighted." His comments reflect the growing confidence surrounding the team as they continue to build on their recent successes.
According to Capello, Roma has returned to the form that saw them finish last season strongly. He noted, "Roma have essentially returned to playing as they finished last season: they have shown they have no integration issues, they don’t need to do anything different." This consistency is crucial as the team looks to maintain momentum throughout the season.
Capello also praised Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma's current coach, for his deep understanding of the players and their capabilities. He remarked, "Gasperini knows his players perfectly, and the players know the coach perfectly: they go onto the pitch and replicate what they did in the final stages of last season, when they came back to qualify for the Champions League." This synergy between the coach and players is vital for achieving their goals.
Addressing the integration of new players who joined during the summer transfer window, Capello highlighted the importance of teamwork and cohesion. He explained, "When you see everyone in a team running and fighting, those who join integrate quickly. It’s not a team that needs to do something different or new, so that’s the job. The others are already doing it well, so there’s nothing extra." This focus on unity will be essential as Roma seeks to challenge for the title.
As the last coach to lead Roma to a Scudetto victory, Capello's insights carry weight. He reflected on Gasperini’s ambitions, stating, "Compared to Gasperini’s first year, the team already knows the coach’s vision of football, which is why they started immediately and with conviction. I saw it, I said it, I even told Gasperini twice: it’s time for Rome to get back to winning ways." With the season progressing, all eyes will be on Roma as they strive to reclaim their former glory in Italian football.
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