Gasperini deploys bench strength ahead of Lazio derby
Squad News·16 May 2026·2h ago

Gasperini deploys bench strength ahead of Lazio derby

Source: Forza Roma

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has key squad options returning to availability for Roma's upcoming fixtures, particularly the derby against Lazio. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Artem Dovbyk are among the players now available from the bench after periods of absence. Pellegrini, a specialist in derby matches, and Dovbyk, who can be deployed in late-game situations, represent important tactical resources for Gasperini as Roma enters its final two matches of the season.

Gasperini has consistently emphasized the importance of squad depth and has previously noted how the unavailability of several players—including Dybala, Koné, El Shaarawy, Soulé, and Wesley—restricted his options throughout the campaign. The return of these players, particularly Pellegrini and Dovbyk, addresses a long-standing concern. Pellegrini, whose contract is set to expire, remains focused on delivering in what could be among his last matches for the club. In derby matches, Gasperini tends to favor experienced players of proven weight, making Dovbyk's availability significant despite other attacking options such as the younger Vaz also competing for minutes.

At Parma, substitutes already played a decisive role, with Rensch notably contributing following Wesley's earlier unavailability due to gastroenteritis. Venturino and El Aynaoui were also among the impact players from the bench in that fixture.

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La panchina, già decisiva a Parma, ritrova due uomini-chiave. Pellegrini è specialista dei derby, Dovbyk ideale per gli assalti finali Redazione 16 maggio - 07:30 "Mai sola mai" risuona sugli Champs-Élysées: il video del rider romanista è virale E all'improvviso, Lorenzo Pellegrini e Artem Dovbyk. Così, due carte in più da potersi giocare: non male, considerando l'importanza degli ultimi due impegni, specie il primo, quello di domani contro la Lazio. Gasp sa perfettamente, e non lo ha mai nascosto, quanto siano fondamentali gli uomini della panchina e ha altrettanto fatto sapere a più riprese quanto gli siano mancati per buona parte della stagione, scrive Alessandro Angeloni su Il Messaggero. Non solo quei due, ma tanti altri, da Dybala a Koné, poi El Shaarawy, Soulé. Wesley, con le opzioni alternative spesso ridotte o, in varie fasi, impreparate. Artem può eventualmente sfidare il giovane Vaz per uno spazio nel finale: il tecnico di solito, a parità di condizioni, si affida più a gente di peso, soprattutto su palcoscenici come quello del derby. Diciamo che né l'ucraino né il francese sono i suoi centravanti preferiti, anche se con Dovbyk (e Ferguson) nella prima parte della stagione è riuscito comunque a fare risultati. E se Capello buttava dentro Delvecchio anche al dieci per cento, Gasp quest'anno ha fatto più o meno lo stesso con Lorenzo Pellegrini, sempre schierato da titolare dopo i rientri da infortuni. E non è escluso che possa accadere lo stesso domani. E pure Lorenzo, a scadenza di contratto, lotta affinché questo non sia il suo ultimo derby. Sono le carte in più di Gasp, che si aggiungono agli altri, già decisivi a Parma. Al Tardini, una grossa mano l'hanno data altri subentrati, da Venturino a (soprattutto) Rensch, protagonista pure nel derby di andata, quando ha dovuto sostituire Wesley, alle prese con una improvvisa gastroenterite, oltre a El Aynaoui. © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA Commenta Continua la lettura Commenti Invia Commento Tutti Leggi altri commenti

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