Roma Keep a Low Profile in Preparation; Dybala's Fitness Could Boost Title Hopes, While New Signings Remain Under Consideration

Can Roma win this season's Serie A title?

The new Serie A season has begun, and Roma have recorded three consecutive victories in the opening rounds, currently sitting at the top of the standings due to their goal difference advantage. In the eyes of outsiders, the team coached by Gasperini is considered one of the title favorites this season. However, everyone at Roma has remained quite calm about this and has never discussed the possibility of winning the championship.

Several Italian football legends have taken a cautious view of the situation. For example, Roma legend Florenzi said the team cannot become complacent because of its current victories, and that their primary goal should be securing qualification for next season's Champions League. Italian football commentator Legrottaglie also agreed with this view, emphasizing that Roma need to avoid a decline in the second half of the season. He pointed out that the team has often shown strong form at the start of seasons historically but has struggled to maintain that level consistently. He also mentioned that the performances of Dybala and Malen are crucial to the team, especially because Roma will be more competitive when Dybala is in excellent form, but the key issue is whether he can stay healthy.

In fact, before the match against Atalanta, Italian media had reported that Dybala was dealing with a muscle strain issue and might miss the game. Although he eventually took part in the match, this undoubtedly put pressure on Gasperini. With European competition approaching, Roma will enter a period of competing on multiple fronts, and Gasperini urgently needs to develop a scientific plan to manage Dybala's usage while also considering how the team can continue competing and winning without him.

Former Roma manager and renowned coach Capello is optimistic about the team's prospects. He praised the positive changes brought by Gasperini, such as a more proactive attacking approach and the ability to press opponents. More importantly, the club management and the dressing room are firmly supporting Gasperini's work. If suitable reinforcements are made during the winter transfer window, Roma's performance this season will be worth looking forward to. Reports suggest that Gasperini's squad is largely complete, but the team still lacks a wide attacking player in the forward line.

Sporting director D'Amico has recently been busy with transfer matters. Although the transfer window has closed, multiple media reports indicate that Roma are still actively looking for suitable players to strengthen the squad. Media figures have mentioned Sancho's name, believing that Gasperini has always been interested in him. As Sancho is currently a free agent, Roma would only need to negotiate a suitable salary package with him. However, some Roma fans still have doubts about Sancho, worrying that his arrival could affect dressing-room stability.