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Roma's Gasperini Faces Pressure Amid League Struggles

4/21/2026

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Gian Piero Gasperini, the manager of AS Roma, faces scrutiny after a promising season that stalled.
Roma drew 1-1 with Atalanta and fell to sixth in the league.
Gasperini acknowledged tensions with former manager Claudio Ranieri, who said he was not the first choice.
Fans express skepticism about Gasperini's appointment, citing the Atalanta rivalry.
At 58 points this season, injuries and financial constraints threaten ambitions and leave the future uncertain.

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Story summary

Gian Piero Gasperini, the manager of AS Roma, faces scrutiny after a promising season that stalled.
Roma drew 1-1 with Atalanta and fell to sixth in the league.
Gasperini acknowledged tensions with former manager Claudio Ranieri, who said he was not the first choice.
Fans express skepticism about Gasperini's appointment, citing the Atalanta rivalry.
At 58 points this season, injuries and financial constraints threaten ambitions and leave the future uncertain.