Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces scrutiny after defeat to Inter, while the club pauses contract negotiations with several senior players.

Gian Piero Gasperini is facing growing scrutiny at Roma after a heavy 5-2 defeat to Inter Milan left the team struggling in the race for a UEFA Champions League place. The loss dropped Roma to sixth in the Serie A standings, four points behind fourth-placed Como, increasing pressure on Gasperini as the season approaches its final phase.

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Reports from Italian media suggest the coach’s future at the Stadio Olimpico will depend heavily on results in the remaining fixtures, with Roma targeting a top-four finish despite inconsistent form.

The club is also reviewing the futures of several senior players. Contract negotiations with Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante have reportedly been paused, even though both players are currently tied to the club until 2027.

Talks with Paulo Dybala, Zeki Çelik, and Stephan El Shaarawy have also been put on hold, with their contracts due to expire at the end of the season, raising the possibility of summer departures. Initial discussions have taken place with the representatives of Lorenzo Pellegrini, but negotiations are still at an early stage as the club evaluates its long-term squad strategy.

Fan frustration is also mounting, with supporters reportedly planning a protest during Roma’s next Serie A home match against Pisa, increasing the pressure on both Gasperini and the squad.