Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Gasperini: Inter the benchmark, Roma have positive energy
Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini calls Inter the Serie A benchmark ahead of Saturday's clash between the two unbeaten sides.
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Roma vs Inter
Roma form
Four straight wins
Inter status
Defending champions
What happened. Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini previewed Saturday's Serie A match against Inter, saying his side has 'positive energy' but calling Inter the 'benchmark team' in the league.
- Both Roma and Inter have won four in a row and lead Serie A with 12 points.
- Gasperini says Inter 'have something more than everyone else' and their results speak for themselves.
- He has lost 22 of 36 meetings against Inter as a coach, with five wins and nine draws.
“I believe Inter are the benchmark team in the league.”
— Gian Piero Gasperini
Roma host Inter on Saturday, with both teams unbeaten and level on points at the top of Serie A.
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