{"id":352028,"date":"2025-12-16T12:25:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/352028\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:25:12","slug":"i-had-more-respect-at-his-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/352028\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I had more respect at his age’"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ROME,<\/p>\n

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Como 1907 and AS Roma players line up on the pitch prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Gianluca Mancini explains what happened with Jacobo Ramon and Cesc Fabregas in that tense ending to Roma\u2019s win over Como<\/a>. \u2018I had a lot more respect for older players.\u2019<\/p>\n

The Giallorossi were in need of a boost after back-to-back Serie A defeats to Napoli and Cagliari, both by 1-0 scorelines.<\/p>\n

They managed to win this time by the same result, as Wesley Franca fired his angled drive between the legs of Alex Valle to secure the victory.<\/p>\n

Mancini in thick of Roma-Como action\"ROME,ROME, ITALY \u2013 DECEMBER 15: Wesley of AS Roma celebrates with teammate Lorenzo Pellegrini after scoring his team\u2019s first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we were first to every ball, we absolutely dominated the first half, and it\u2019s really rare to see Como with so little possession,\u201d Mancini told Sky Sport Italia.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe weren\u2019t able to make that domination count, but in the second half we kept up the tempo, scored with Wesley and had a few risks, but over the course of the full 90 minutes, it was absolutely a deserved win.\u201d<\/p>\n

There was tension in the final moments of the match, as Mancini seemed to shoulder barge Jacobo Ramon in an off the ball incident, then the two started arguing.<\/p>\n

\"ROME,ROME, ITALY \u2013 OCTOBER 23: Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma looks dejected after the team\u2019s defeat in the UEFA Europa League 2025\/26 League Phase MD3 match between AS Roma and FC Viktoria Plzen at Stadio Olimpico on October 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

After the final whistle, the problems continued, and the Italian was in an intense conversation with Como coach Fabregas as they tried to explain their respective positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was a collision with Ramon, it was normal, but he got back up and grabbed me by the neck,\u201d explained Mancini.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was 20 years old like him, I had a lot more respect for older players, otherwise I would\u2019ve got a slap in the tunnel. I told Ramon to calm down, but he kept going. Adrenaline can fuel this sort of thing, but it\u2019s all in the past now.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the coach, we cleared the air, and that\u2019s all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ROME,ROME, ITALY \u2013 DECEMBER 15: Wesley of AS Roma (R) celebrates with teammate Devyne Rensch after scoring his team\u2019s first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

This result means that Roma consolidate fourth place, but above all they close to within three points of new Serie A leaders Inter.<\/p>\n

They are just one behind Napoli and two adrift of AC Milan, making for a very tight Scudetto race.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what the coach asks for, this kind of intensity, I\u2019m very happy with the goal, but above all for the performance and victory,\u201d Wesley told Sky Sport Italia.<\/p>\n

It is already the third Serie A goal of the season for the right-back, who was not exactly prolific throughout his career.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am really pleased with the goals. Director Massara asked me how many goals I scored for Flamengo, I said four, he joked I needed to double that with Roma. I hope to manage it. I came here to help the team, hopefully with goals too.\u201d<\/p>\n


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