Roma fans received Artem Dovbik’s first goal of the new season with mixed feelings. On one hand, they are glad that the Ukrainian forward helped the Roman club secure a victory and is progressing under Gian Piero Gasperini’s guidance. On the other hand, many believe that Dovbik still does not play well enough and has a lot of work to do if he truly wants to remain in Roma.
This was just Dovbik’s first relatively successful match this season, so it’s too early to draw conclusions about his performance. Roma fans understand that until the winter transfer window opens, Gasperini has no choice and must strive to “improve” Dovbik, who needs to score goals. Interestingly, Roma fans continue to believe in Evan Ferguson, who has yet to score this season (in six matches).
Marco: I’m happy for Dovbik, he finally scored a goal! But let’s see if he can do it more often. He needs to work really hard in training to eliminate his weaknesses in the game.
Totti: The goal is important, three points are secured. But I’m still not convinced that Artem is our main striker. In my opinion, Evan Ferguson still holds the top spot in Gasperini’s hierarchy of forwards.
Luca: Dovbik scored, which helped the whole team, but overall his performance was poor. The Ukrainian forward met his minimum task for the game, but it’s clear he still lacks consistency.
Andrea: Finally! But one goal is not enough to win the confidence of the Olimpico crowd. Dovbik has gone through a difficult summer and everyone has already said goodbye to him mentally. Now he has to prove that he is worth being kept in Roma.
Mundi: It’s good that Dovbik has blossomed under Gasperini. But this is only the first step. The match was decent for the Ukrainian forward, but it’s still early to draw conclusions. Even expert ratings show that Dovbik was far from the best despite the goal.
Francesco: Dovbik scored and you can see immediately — a weight has lifted from his soul. He even got a bit angry and reportedly broke an advertising board at the stadium. But no one would mind if he broke boards in every match after scoring goals.
Riccardo: This goal for Dovbik is like a drop of water in the desert; I hope there will be better performances ahead. Well done for being in the right place at the right time. That’s how forwards should play.
Vincenzo: Gasperini believes in him, and you can feel it. On the other hand, what choice does the coaching staff have? Ferguson plays well but doesn’t score. They have to give Dovbik chances. I’m happy he scored, but I don’t want to be misled — it was just one successful match.
Mauro: The main thing is that the team won, and who scored is not so important. Artem has the potential to play at a higher level than he currently is, but he is not yet at the level of top Serie A strikers.
Paolo: An important goal not only for Dovbik but for the entire team during such a poor performance, but stable results are needed for confidence. I hope this goal will free him up, and he’ll start scoring more often.
Nico: The first step has been taken. Now let’s see if he has the character to keep working on himself every day. Dovbik helped us today, but he’s still not playing at 100%.
Filippo: Honestly, I expected more from him after joining Roma as the top scorer in La Liga. I want to believe this is the start of a new phase for Dovbik.
Dario: It’s nice that the Ukrainian made his mark. Let him prove he deserves to wear this shirt. The goal is memorable because it was very important for Dovbik and the team, but later in the match, it showed that Dovbik is still “raw”.
Massimo: He has a chance; he needs to work on himself. He played better than usual, but it’s still hard to watch him, as if he is constantly fighting against some wall that prevents him from moving faster and making decisions.
Carmine: It’s good that Gasperini knows how to work with such forwards. If Gasperini can “improve” him, Dovbik will become a valuable player for Roma. Until winter, Dovbik has time to make his mark.
Roberto: I expect Dovbik to deliver three or four more matches like this in a row. For now, he’s not a hero for Roma, but he has a chance to regain the respect of the fans. We’ll see what happens next, but for now, I’m cautious.
Salvatore: It’s important that he has started scoring. Let’s give him time, although I also have doubts about whether Dovbik should stay in the club. For now, Ferguson looks more interesting.
Luca: Dovbik’s goal is a result of the coach’s work. Gasperini knows how to maximize the potential even of those who do not possess great talent. This coach can elevate Dovbik to a higher level.
Carlo: The coach’s work is already yielding results. Without Gasperini, Dovbik would have been discarded. Artem should thank the coach for giving him chances in the first team. Another coach might have already stopped believing in such a striker.
Gabriele: Let him score so he can be sold at a higher price. I hope in winter we’ll get a real striker. Perhaps Dovbik will play better in another team, but in Roma, he feels out of place.
Carlo: I think he’ll be sold in January. We still need a strong forward. We need a striker who is a level above Dovbik. The Ukrainian is a temporary option. I think he understands that himself.
Orest Petruskyiv
Dovbik’s first goal for Roma this season:
