Roma Face Inter in Defining Scudetto Test Under Gasperini
Roma’s next meeting with Inter has been framed as a defining Scudetto test after Gian Piero Gasperini’s side emerged as Serie A’s surprise force.
A win over the reigning champions would strengthen Roma’s title credentials, with the capital club riding a surge of belief around Gasperini’s high-energy approach. The remaining challenge is sustaining that level while balancing domestic action with European commitments.
Quick facts
- Roma are being tipped as possible Scudetto challengers under Gian Piero Gasperini.
- Bryan Cristante and Manu Kone have become key to the midfield structure.
- Summer arrival Donyell Malen is the main reference point in attack.
- Paulo Dybala has shown improved fitness and greater consistency.
- Mile Svilar’s form and presence in goal have added stability.
Former Roma midfielder Luigi Di Biagio believes the Giallorossi can genuinely disrupt the title race. He said he had already backed them as a potential surprise last season and is repeating that view in the fight for the Scudetto.
Gasperini’s tactical stamp has been clear in possession. Cristante regularly moves back towards the defenders during Roma’s build-up, while Kone can also drop deep, opening room for the wide players to push forward.
That midfield movement is designed to pull opponents out of shape and speed up Roma’s forward transitions. Di Biagio described the system as a classic Gasperini mechanism, with the central area deliberately cleared to release players further up the pitch.
Malen has quickly become central to the attacking plan following his summer move. His runs behind defences create openings for Dybala and Matias Soule, giving Roma more space and movement in the final third.
Di Biagio cast Malen as the attacking reference point, saying the rest of the side operate around his threat in depth. He also credited Gasperini’s work for helping Dybala deliver the kind of physical reliability and regular form he had not consistently shown before.
Roma’s momentum has been matched by growing excitement among supporters in the city. But the clash with Inter is set to provide the clearest indication yet of whether Gasperini’s rebuilt side can stay in the championship race.
