Pisilli Discusses Roma Captaincy, Totti and De Rossi Comparisons, and Gasperini

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Roma midfielder Pisilli has given an interview to Marca in which he discussed his support for the club, the first match in which he wore the captain's armband, and the comparisons drawn with Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi, according to Corriere dello Sport. Pisilli said he had never hidden that he has been a Roma fan since he was very young. The captaincy appearance, which he described as an honour, also brought a goal in front of the Curva Sud.

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Pisilli played down the significance of the armband, explaining that a series of circumstances led to it ending up on his arm and that he is not the captain now. He said every minute he has played with the armband has been a source of great pride and responsibility. Asked about comparisons with Totti and De Rossi, he called them sacred monsters who cannot be compared to his 20 minutes, noting that they made the club's history and are myths in the city. He stressed that he is still a young player of 22 who wore the armband for 20 minutes by chance.

On the season, Pisilli said the league is very attractive, with more play, more dynamism, more effective time and more goals, which he believes makes matches more enjoyable for viewers at home. He said both Rome clubs are doing things well but that the reckoning will come at the end of the season. Asked what he would do in the event of a title win, he said he did not know, though they would certainly celebrate in a big way, and that the focus must be on taking it match by match.

Pisilli also spoke about Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, saying he needs no introduction and that the history of a club like Atalanta has changed. He said that in Gasperini's first year with the team they achieved an excellent result and returned to the Champions League, describing him as a master who is very good, as shown by the way his teams play. Pisilli said he tries to do well in every training session and at every moment to fully understand what Gasperini is asking, and to learn as much as possible from him.