Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists he’ll choose Paulo Dybala over Evan Ferguson ‘each time’ and hopes the January switch window will ‘assist’ the Giallorossi.
Roma misplaced 2-1 to Juventus on Saturday, seeing the Bianconeri transfer only one level under them within the Serie A desk.
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Dybala began the sport in assault for the Giallorossi, however Ferguson was launched instead within the second half.
Gasperini stated in his with Sky Sport Italia that the Republic of Eire worldwide was nonetheless unconvincing, and through his press convention, attended by Soccer Italia, he on the matter.
Gasperini: ‘I’d select Dybala each time’ over Ferguson
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma seems on throughout the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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“If I’ve to decide on between Dybala and Ferguson, I’d select Dybala each time. It’s not about Ferguson; it’s a selection I’ve made earlier than, and if that’s the selection, I select Dybala.”
It’s no secret that Gasperini needs no less than a brand new attacking participant within the January window, and after the defeat in opposition to Juventus, he overtly admitted that he hopes the membership will convey reinforcements subsequent month.
“I don’t know if it’ll come from the switch market, however certainly it’s a chance,” he stated.
Gasperini hopes for Roma reinforcements in January
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini seems on throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Part MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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“I’m very glad with the efficiency, the spirit was commendable, however we’ve misplaced to Inter, Milan, Juventus and Napoli and it’s no coincidence. It means we’re lacking a step. We’re shut in sure conditions, however we have now an essential fanbase and an essential membership behind us. We should intention to enhance and I hope the January switch window will help us try this. It’s not simple, however we have now to imagine.”
Evan Ndicka is on worldwide obligation, whereas Mario Hermoso was coping with muscle fatigue final night time, spending the whole match on the bench, so Jan Ziolkowski began on the again. Gasp was glad with the 20-year-old’s efficiency, regardless of some “errors.”
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma warms up previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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“It’s no shock, we misplaced Ndicka and Hermoso, two of the three pillars in defence. Ziolkowski performed an excellent match,” Gasperini concluded.
“He’s a participant with nice potential. It wasn’t simple to play in opposition to Juventus’ attackers, however he did nicely regardless of a number of errors that anybody could make. He’s a participant with wonderful prospects.”