Gian Piero Gasperini was in a jubilant but measured mood after his Roma side pulled off an extraordinary 2. 3 comeback victory away to Parma at the St...
Gian Piero Gasperini was in a jubilant but measured mood after his Roma side pulled off an extraordinary 2. 3 comeback victory away to Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Speaking exclusively to GoalZaza, the veteran tactician refused to be drawn into speculation over the future of Argentine magician Paulo Dybala, instead choosing to praise the resilience of his charges and the. �incredibly motivated. � performance of Dutch winger Donyell Malen. Roma had fallen behind early in the contest, with Parma taking the lion. �s share of possession in the opening exchanges. But the Giallorossi showed remarkable character to overturn the deficit in the second half, with Malen proving a constant thorn in the side of the home defence. Gasperini told GoalZaza:. �At the end of the day, the boys gave a good account of themselves. To come from behind away from home shows the spirit in this squad. Dybala is a world class footballer, but his future is a matter for the powers that be. For now, I am simply happy with the three points.. � On Malen, the former Atalanta boss was effusive:. �He came on with incredible motivation. His direct running and clinical finishing were exactly what we needed. In the scheme of things, such performances can define a season.. � Roma now sit third in the Serie A standings, and the victory will undoubtedly buoy the camp ahead of a busy run of fixtures. For Nigerian fans watching in Lagos and Abuja, the match was a rollercoaster of emotions. At the popular. �Football Republic. � viewing centre in Surulere, supporters erupted when Malen netted the winner, with one fan clutching his chest and shouting. �Naija, this Roma team get heart o!. � Another, draped in a Super Eagles scarf, remarked that with Victor Osimhen in top form for Napoli, the battle for Champions League places in Italy is becoming a thrilling affair for all African football enthusiasts. The general consensus among the crowd was that Gasperini is building something formidable, and that Dybala. �s eventual decision will shape not just Roma. �s season, but the entire league. �s balance of power.
