Roma 2-1 Atalanta: This Roma Is Different | Gasperini’s Statement Win

<p>Roma refused to accept defeat.</p><p>Gian Piero Gasperini’s side produced 39 shots, controlled 67% of possession and generated 3.25 expected goals before Mario Hermoso and Matias Soulé completed a sensational late comeback against Atalanta.</p><p>In this episode of the Roma Daily Podcast, I break down Roma’s aggression and verticality, the substitutions that transformed the match, Soulé’s decisive contribution and the statistics behind a thoroughly deserved victory.</p><p>Topics include:</p><ul><li><p>Why this feels like the real Gasperini Roma</p></li><li><p>Roma’s improved pace, aggression and mentality</p></li><li><p>How Atalanta scored against the run of play</p></li><li><p>Soulé’s match-winning entrance</p></li><li><p>Hermoso’s complete performance</p></li><li><p>The impact of Castro, Molina, Balerdi and Ghilardi</p></li><li><p>Why Malen was substituted</p></li><li><p>Roma’s 39 shots, 67% possession and 3.25 xG</p></li><li><p>The unforgettable atmosphere inside the Stadio Olimpico</p></li></ul><p>Do Roma deserve to be considered Scudetto contenders? Should Soulé start against Fenerbahçe? </p><p>Let me know in the comments.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://romadaily.com"><strong>https://romadaily.com</strong></a> for the latest AS Roma news, match coverage and analysis.</p><p><br></p>