Roma Keep Low Profile Amid Title Race Talk, Dybala Fitness Becomes Key as Gasperini Seeks Reinforcements Before Champions League

Do Roma have a chance to win the Serie A title?

In the new Serie A season, Roma have opened with three consecutive victories and are currently top of the table temporarily due to their goal-difference advantage. Gasperini's team has received widespread praise from outside observers and is considered one of the favorites for the Serie A title this season. However, the entire Roma squad has remained unusually calm about this and has not publicly discussed a title challenge.

Many Italian football legends have expressed caution about the situation. Roma legend Alessandro Florenzi pointed out that the team should not lose direction because of their current victories, and that the primary goal this season remains securing Champions League qualification for next season. Another football legend, Leandro Castán, also expressed a similar view, believing Roma need to avoid falling away late in the season. In the past, Roma have performed strongly at the start of campaigns but have struggled to maintain that level afterward. Both Castán and Florenzi mentioned the performances of Dybala and Malen, with Florenzi emphasizing that if Dybala stays in good condition, Roma will be extremely difficult to beat, but the question is whether he can remain fit and play consistently.

In fact, before the match against Atalanta, media reports suggested that Dybala had suffered muscle fatigue and might miss the game. Although he eventually took part in the match, the situation undoubtedly served as a warning for Gasperini. With the Champions League approaching, Roma will once again face the fatigue caused by competing on multiple fronts. Gasperini must quickly develop a more scientific usage plan and even consider how to continue applying pressure and pursuing victories without Dybala.

Former Roma manager Fabio Capello is also optimistic about the club's development this season. He praised the positive changes brought by Gasperini, including proactive attacking play and effective suppression of opponents. In addition, from the management level to the dressing room, everyone is fully supporting Gasperini both tactically and psychologically. If Roma make timely reinforcements during the January transfer window, their prospects are worth looking forward to. Many reports indicate that Gasperini's team already has two capable substitutes in many positions, but the attack still lacks a wide attacking player.

Roma sporting director Damico remains busy recently. Although the transfer market has closed, multiple media outlets believe Roma are still searching for quality players in the free-agent market, hoping to provide Gasperini with more tactical options before the January transfer window arrives. Some reports have mentioned Sancho, saying Gasperini still has interest in him, while Sancho is currently a free agent. If Roma can reach a salary agreement with him, they could bring the out-of-form forward to Italy. However, many Roma fans remain cautious about his arrival, worrying that Sancho could affect dressing-room stability.