Italian press is unhappy with Dovbyk's performance in the match against Empoli

Reputable Italian publications have given Roma striker Artem Dovbyk their ratings for the Serie A match against Empoli (1-2).

Artem Dovbyk. Photo: Getty Images

La Gazzetta dello Sport - 5.0 "He was stuck among the defenders, could not find space to shoot. He also failed to be a sponda (a player, usually a tall striker, who dumps the ball to his teammates).

Corriere dello Sport - 5.0 "Invisible. Also because the team fails to help him. He had a great chance with five minutes to go, but missed the goal with his heel."

Tuttosport - 5.0 "Too timid, loses duels, he fails to interact with his partners."

Dovbyk played 2 matches for Roma, but did not score.