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Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini refused to speak to the media following his side’s 2-0 victory over Lecce, with the former Atalanta boss reportedly frustrated by the club’s approach to the January transfer window and their failure to deliver reinforcements he believes are necessary for the squad.
Gasperini Boycotts Media Duties After Roma Victory Due to Transfer Frustrations
According to Sky Sport, Gasperini opted for a personal media blackout despite goals from Lewis Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk securing three vital points for the capital club. The manager chose silence to avoid expressing his displeasure to reporters, as he feels the squad remains incomplete and lacks the necessary depth to compete on multiple fronts.
The tactician’s frustration is not a sudden development, having complained publicly about the transfer window in recent weeks and now appearing to reach a boiling point. While Roma are linked with high-profile names including Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee, Gasperini expected reinforcements to have arrived at Trigoria by now.
Sky’s Angelo Mangiante reported that Gasperini felt he could not answer market-related questions with the necessary serenity, preferring to step away from the cameras rather than risk a public confrontation with the hierarchy. The manager’s decision to skip his media duties highlights his deep-seated dissatisfaction with the club’s current transfer strategy.
The tension within the Roma camp is palpable despite the positive result on the pitch. While the victory has propelled the team back into the Champions League spots, the friction behind the scenes suggests that the relationship between the manager and the board is being tested to its limits during this crucial January transfer period.
