Gasperini calls Allegri's Champions League remark 'unfortunate'
AS Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has responded to his Napoli counterpart Allegri's comments made after the match at the Maradona, calling them an 'unfortunate remark'.
Gian Piero Gasperini, the head coach of AS Roma, has reacted to comments made by Allegri, his Napoli counterpart, regarding qualification for the Champions League. According to several Italian media outlets, including La Repubblica and ANSA, Gasperini described Allegri's remark as "unfortunate" and stated that "the numbers speak" in favour of his team.
A response in a press conference
It was during a press conference, held ahead of Sunday's match against Cagliari, that Gasperini spoke, as reported by TuttoMercatoWeb. He was commenting on a statement made by Allegri after the match played at the Maradona stadium, as detailed by Corriere dello Sport. Gasperini said: "Allegri's comment? An unfortunate remark, I have nothing more to add."
Comments that spark reactions
Allegri's comments, in which he mentioned a qualification "in the bag" for the Champions League, prompted a response from Gasperini. The latter stressed that the numbers speak for themselves, without providing further details. The Italian media are reporting this exchange between the two coaches, which comes amid the battle for European places.
Gasperini also stressed that his team's statistics in the Champions League are telling, according to La Repubblica. He did not wish to say more on the subject, preferring to focus on his team's next league fixture.
