Gian Piero Gasperini will hold a pre-match press conference today, on the eve of Saturday’s big match against Inter, while his counterpart, Cristian Chivu, will speak to the press only after the game.
Roma-Inter is the big match of Serie A Round 5. It kicks off at 18:00 CET [17:00 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome tomorrow, Saturday, September 19.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, Manager of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
As reported by Corriere dello Sport, the two coaches have taken different approaches to the big match, at least in terms of communication.
When is Gasperini’s press conference before Roma vs Inter?
Roma boss Gasperini will speak to the media at a press conference today at 13:30 CET [12:30 BST], while Chivu will remain silent until tomorrow.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
It’s the first time this season Chivu hasn’t spoken to reporters before a game, although he did the same a few times in 2025-26, especially after Serie A games played after Champions League encounters.
Roma and Inter are the only two Serie A clubs to have won all their opening four league games this season.
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