Tension between Gasperini and Roma’s medical staff

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·19 marzo 2026

Tension between Gasperini and Roma’s medical staff

Roma faces Bologna in the Europa League round of 16 second leg this evening at a crucial moment.

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, advancing to the next round would be a breath of fresh air for an environment described by Corriere della Sera as “a volcano that seems on the verge of erupting.”

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The sticking point concerns the management of the infirmary.

Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly had a “serious clash” with the medical staff last Friday, complaining about the club’s uncoordinated management of recovery.

At the center of the dispute is Manu Koné: the French midfielder, who returned to action against Juventus after his absence against Milan, was held out of action as a precaution for the first leg at the Dall’Ara, only to then start in Como in precarious condition.