Gasperini tips Donyell Malen for record-breaking Roma campaign
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has praised Donyell Malen's explosive start and reaffirmed his reliance on Paulo Dybala as the club eyes Scudetto glory.
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has set a lofty bar for summer arrival Donyell Malen following the Dutchman's impressive start in the capital. The manager has been particularly struck by the forward's technical execution and movement inside the penalty area.
If he challenges Higuain's record of 36 goals, it won't surprise me. Gian Piero Gasperini
Alongside Malen's integration, Gasperini continues to place absolute faith in star playmaker Paulo Dybala. The manager dismissed suggestions of rotation, grouping the Argentine with elite talents like Josip Ilicic and Papu Gomez. Gasperini confirmed that if Dybala is fit and enjoying his football, he remains on the pitch regardless of the scoreline.
While senior players like Bryan Cristante and Lorenzo Pellegrini have begun discussing Scudetto ambitions, Gasperini is balancing that passion with a grounded approach. He highlighted the unity within the squad, bolstered by players who accepted pay cuts to stay, as a foundation for their pursuit of success.
Roma now faces a pivotal stretch of fixtures that will test their credentials. The upcoming clash against Gasperini's former club Atalanta, followed by high-stakes encounters against Inter and other top rivals, will serve as essential benchmarks for the team's progress both in Italy and Europe.