
Gasperini reunites with Dovbyk, but striker's future at Roma remains in doubt
Artem Dovbyk has returned to full group training for the first time in nearly four months following surgery for a left thigh muscle injury. The Roma number nine rejoined his teammates after an extended period of individual rehabilitation, receiving clearance to resume full training during the club's recent trip to Finland. However, his future at the club appears uncertain as head coach Gasperini has identified Donyell Malen as his preferred attacking option, leaving limited scope for Dovbyk in the starting lineup. With matches against Lazio and Verona potentially among his final appearances in Roma colors, a departure seems likely for the Ukrainian striker. Both the player and the club appear aligned on finding a solution: Dovbyk would avoid prolonged time on the bench, while Roma seeks to recover part of its substantial investment and reduce the burden of his high salary. The 2024–25 season has proven disappointing overall for the former Girona forward, who accumulated 20 goals across 3,820 minutes of play across two seasons. Gasperini's tactical preference for Malen's style of play has effectively closed the door on Dovbyk's prospects at the Olimpico. The club will likely explore transfer options in the coming months to facilitate what appears to be a mutual parting of ways.


