Malen reaches Totti record as Roma beat Torino

Donyell Malen spoke to journalists after Roma's victory in the fourth Serie A matchday at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, emphasising his concentration on scoring rather than his growing status among supporters. When asked if he was aware of what he was becoming for Roma fans, Malen said: "I don't think about that. I want to score many goals, I'm focused on the objectives." Malen's form has drawn comparisons to club legend Francesco Totti. On the comparison, he said: "It's beautiful, but I know how great Totti is for Roma. I'm having a lot of fun." He also joked about the "Dybalen" nickname linking him with Paulo Dybala, remarking: "It's nice, but what matters is scoring. I'm sorry for Paulo that he won't get the assist." Malen also praised Niccolò Pisilli's goal-scoring celebration despite cramping, saying: "I've never seen a celebration like that—but get him a chair because he can't stand up."

Donyell Malen spoke to DAZN after Roma's away victory against Torino, reflecting on his performances and his partnership with Paulo Dybala. When asked about the "Dybalen" pairing, he said: "It's fun. Dybala made a great pass, I'm sorry he didn't get the assist because the goalkeeper touched it. The important thing was to score the goal." Asked what has changed over the past eight months and whether he realises his growing status among Roma's fanbase, Malen downplayed the notion of becoming an idol. He stated: "I don't think much about becoming an idol for the fans, I just want to score many goals. We have squad objectives to achieve and I'm focused on that." His commitment to the team's collective goals was evident throughout the interview, with the forward emphasising performance over personal accolades. Malen also commented on Niccolò Pisilli's unusual goal celebration, which saw the midfielder struggle to stay on his feet due to cramp. "He needs a chair, he can't stand up," Malen said with a laugh. "I've never seen a celebration like that. It was a nice goal, even though I saw little of it from the bench." When the conversation turned to Francesco Totti's record of scoring more than five goals in the first four league matches of a season, Malen acknowledged the weight of Roma's history: "I know how great Totti is for Roma. I really enjoy playing this football and breaking these records."

Niccolò Pisilli spoke to Dazn after Roma's away victory against Torino, reflecting on a goalscoring performance hampered by physical strain. Asked about celebrating despite cramping, Pisilli explained: "I wanted to attempt a celebration after the goal, but I was hit by a really bad cramp in my calf. I couldn't stand up." Pisilli also praised the impact of Donyell Malen, who has made a significant impression since arriving at the club. "He's very strong, he's had an incredible impact since he arrived. We hope he continues like this, scoring all these goals, because he always gives us a huge hand," Pisilli said when asked whether the squad can stop Malen in training.

Donyell Malen spoke to journalists after Roma's victory in the fourth Serie A matchday at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, emphasising his concentration on scoring rather than his growing status among supporters. When asked if he was aware of what he was becoming for Roma fans, Malen said: "I don't think about that. I want to score many goals, I'm focused on the objectives." Malen's form has drawn comparisons to club legend Francesco Totti. On the comparison, he said: "It's beautiful, but I know how great Totti is for Roma. I'm having a lot of fun." He also joked about the "Dybalen" nickname linking him with Paulo Dybala, remarking: "It's nice, but what matters is scoring. I'm sorry for Paulo that he won't get the assist." Malen also praised Niccolò Pisilli's goal-scoring celebration despite cramping, saying: "I've never seen a celebration like that—but get him a chair because he can't stand up."

Donyell Malen spoke to DAZN after Roma's away victory against Torino, reflecting on his performances and his partnership with Paulo Dybala. When asked about the "Dybalen" pairing, he said: "It's fun. Dybala made a great pass, I'm sorry he didn't get the assist because the goalkeeper touched it. The important thing was to score the goal." Asked what has changed over the past eight months and whether he realises his growing status among Roma's fanbase, Malen downplayed the notion of becoming an idol. He stated: "I don't think much about becoming an idol for the fans, I just want to score many goals. We have squad objectives to achieve and I'm focused on that." His commitment to the team's collective goals was evident throughout the interview, with the forward emphasising performance over personal accolades. Malen also commented on Niccolò Pisilli's unusual goal celebration, which saw the midfielder struggle to stay on his feet due to cramp. "He needs a chair, he can't stand up," Malen said with a laugh. "I've never seen a celebration like that. It was a nice goal, even though I saw little of it from the bench." When the conversation turned to Francesco Totti's record of scoring more than five goals in the first four league matches of a season, Malen acknowledged the weight of Roma's history: "I know how great Totti is for Roma. I really enjoy playing this football and breaking these records."

Niccolò Pisilli spoke to Dazn after Roma's away victory against Torino, reflecting on a goalscoring performance hampered by physical strain. Asked about celebrating despite cramping, Pisilli explained: "I wanted to attempt a celebration after the goal, but I was hit by a really bad cramp in my calf. I couldn't stand up." Pisilli also praised the impact of Donyell Malen, who has made a significant impression since arriving at the club. "He's very strong, he's had an incredible impact since he arrived. We hope he continues like this, scoring all these goals, because he always gives us a huge hand," Pisilli said when asked whether the squad can stop Malen in training.

Donyell Malen spoke to journalists after Roma's victory in the fourth Serie A matchday at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, emphasising his concentration on scoring rather than his growing status among supporters. When asked if he was aware of what he was becoming for Roma fans, Malen said: "I don't think about that. I want to score many goals, I'm focused on the objectives." Malen's form has drawn comparisons to club legend Francesco Totti. On the comparison, he said: "It's beautiful, but I know how great Totti is for Roma. I'm having a lot of fun." He also joked about the "Dybalen" nickname linking him with Paulo Dybala, remarking: "It's nice, but what matters is scoring. I'm sorry for Paulo that he won't get the assist." Malen also praised Niccolò Pisilli's goal-scoring celebration despite cramping, saying: "I've never seen a celebration like that—but get him a chair because he can't stand up."

Donyell Malen spoke to DAZN after Roma's away victory against Torino, reflecting on his performances and his partnership with Paulo Dybala. When asked about the "Dybalen" pairing, he said: "It's fun. Dybala made a great pass, I'm sorry he didn't get the assist because the goalkeeper touched it. The important thing was to score the goal." Asked what has changed over the past eight months and whether he realises his growing status among Roma's fanbase, Malen downplayed the notion of becoming an idol. He stated: "I don't think much about becoming an idol for the fans, I just want to score many goals. We have squad objectives to achieve and I'm focused on that." His commitment to the team's collective goals was evident throughout the interview, with the forward emphasising performance over personal accolades. Malen also commented on Niccolò Pisilli's unusual goal celebration, which saw the midfielder struggle to stay on his feet due to cramp. "He needs a chair, he can't stand up," Malen said with a laugh. "I've never seen a celebration like that. It was a nice goal, even though I saw little of it from the bench." When the conversation turned to Francesco Totti's record of scoring more than five goals in the first four league matches of a season, Malen acknowledged the weight of Roma's history: "I know how great Totti is for Roma. I really enjoy playing this football and breaking these records."

Roma claimed a fourth consecutive victory with a 2–0 away win at Torino, goals from Donyell Malen and Niccolò Pisilli propelling Gasperini's side to the top of Serie A on a perfect 12-point record. Malen, who had an effort ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute, finally broke through in the first-half closing stages after Gianluca Mancini recovered a loose ball high up the pitch and Paulo Dybala sent him clear; after Torino goalkeeper Perri made a first save, Malen converted the rebound from ground level. The Dutch forward has now scored six goals in four matches and leads the league's scoring chart. With Evan N'Dicka sidelined by gastroenteritis, Gasperini handed Leonardo Balerdi a first start alongside Mancini and Mario Hermoso. The makeshift defence held firm throughout, particularly in the second half when Balerdi pulled off a decisive clearance on Cristiano Bragança in the 76th minute as Torino pressed for an equaliser. Giovani Simeone had the home side's best chance after the interval, but Mile Svilar's positioning denied him. Gasperini introduced Rodrigo Mora, Santiago Castro, Marten de Roon and Manu Koné as Roma controlled the closing stages. Pisilli sealed the win in stoppage time to add a second clean sheet in four games and maintain Gasperini's 100 per cent record since his appointment.