'They're my kryptonite!' – Gian Piero Gasperini makes honest Inter Milan admission

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has declared his side's intent to compete on equal terms with Inter Milan ahead of their high-profile clash at the Stadio Olimpico. The Giallorossi boss acknowledged the reigning champions as the current benchmark for Italian football, citing their domestic consistency and European pedigree.

The fixture carries a heavy psychological weight for Gasperini, who revealed he has lost his last ten consecutive meetings against the Nerazzurri across various managerial eras. He dismissed the idea that his tactical setup is solely to blame, noting that the results have remained identical regardless of whether he faced Antonio Conte, Simone Inzaghi, or Cristian Chivu.

They're my kryptonite! There was a period when I was able to get some results with Inter, but then in recent years we've always lost. Gian Piero Gasperini

In a significant boost for the hosts, Gasperini confirmed that Manu Kone, Evan Ndicka, and Wesley have all recovered from minor knocks and seasonal flus. Furthermore, captain Lorenzo Pellegrini has rejoined full training, providing the manager with a fully available squad for the weekend.

Tactical decisions remain the final hurdle, particularly regarding the right flank. Gasperini highlighted the potential for young prospect Lulli to start, while weighing the versatility of Nahuel Molina and Wesley, who can both operate effectively on either side. Roma enter the match eager to improve their league standing and finally break their winless streak against the league leaders.