Soule reveals ‘finest’ piece of recommendation from Ranieri: ‘Return to enjoying merely’

Matias Soule has revealed the ‘finest’ piece of recommendation he obtained from Claudio Ranieri throughout his time within the Roma dugout, what he has discovered from Gian Piero Gasperini up to now, and has mentioned his relationship with Paulo Dybala forward of the Derby della Capitale towards rivals Lazio on Sunday.

Lazio and Roma will face one another within the Derby della Capitale on the Stadio Olimipco within the early Serie A kick-off on Sunday, starting at 11.30 BST.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Matías Soulé of AS Roma celebrates scoring his group’s first objective throughout the pre-season pleasant match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photograph by Jan Kruger/Getty Pictures)

There’s no need for introduction to the Derby della Capitale for Soule, who’s already conscious of the significance of the fixture to the membership and its supporters.

“The derby is a particular week and one that’s completely different to all of the others. That stated, we’ve got to remain calm, even on this sport,” he stated in an interview with DAZN (reported through Corriere dello Sport).

“If we give 100% in each sport, we’ve got to offer twice as a lot on this one. The nerves can be there, however I’m satisfied that each one these anxieties go away the second the sport begins.”

Soule spoke positively about his time working below Claudio Ranieri final season, and has revealed the perfect piece of recommendation he obtained from the 73-year-old.

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 25: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma seems to be on previous to the Serie A match between Torino and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Might 25, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)

“I thank Ranieri, I discovered continuity and the belief I wished below him. The primary few months of final season weren’t straightforward. He gave us peace of thoughts and informed us to play merely. That is the perfect piece of recommendation I obtained from him: If you’re discovering it tough, return to enjoying merely, and from there, you’ll return to doing nice issues.”

And what has life been like within the capital since Gian Piero Gasperini took over?

“I used to be struck by his attacking mentality. Play forwards, don’t be caught out and discover your man. It leaves you with a whole lot of freedom and this lets you specific your self in the easiest way, particularly for gamers like me who like to get the ball and create harmful moments.”

And what can Soule study from his compatriot and shut buddy Paulo Dybala?

Roma teammates and Argentina internationals Paulo Dybala and MAtias Soule on Soule’s first day as a Roma participant (July 30, 2024).

“You simply have to observe him each day to study. He units an ideal instance. He’s nonetheless untouchable in sure features. His imaginative and prescient of the sport and the way in which he controls it, he by no means will get it incorrect. Technically, he’s a champion.

“He helps me lots typically and we’re turning into nearer associates with every passing day. He’s like an older brother after we’re on the pitch, he passes management onto me. Then, after we get residence, he turns into a finest buddy.”