Malen unstoppable as Roma sweep past Torino to maintain perfect start

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."

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.

Roma secured a fourth consecutive victory at Torino, with Donyell Malen setting the tone and Niccolò Pisilli sealing the win in the closing stages. The giallorossi dominated through sustained intensity and precision finishing, with Paulo Dybala orchestrating play and every outfield player leaving visible effort on the pitch. Malen delivered a commanding performance, earning an 8 rating in the match assessment. He wasted no time making an impact, with Mario Hermoso providing a perfectly weighted pass into the area that Malen shot just high, then deflecting a long-range attempt moments later before eventually finding the target with characteristic hunger. Gasperini's approach was validated as Roma took control early: Gianluca Mancini's aggressive positioning in midfield triggered the opening goal by pressing a Torino error in the middle third, then again forced Pisilli into space to finish the second. Mancini himself earned a 7 rating for his dual role, effectively playing as both centre-back and attacker through his constant forward movement. Leonardo Balerdi made an immediate impression on his debut for Roma, earning 7.5 for a near-flawless display. Within five minutes of his first appearance in giallorosso, Balerdi produced a sliding intervention that set the tone for his evening, making virtually no errors against Torino's Braganca and displaying rock-solid positioning throughout. Emanuele Lulli matched his intensity with a 7, opening the game with such authority that Gasperini immediately corrected him on a tactical point—Lulli reset and soon launched a sweeping move that took Vlasic out of play and nearly forced an own goal. Nahuel Molina earned a 7 for becoming Roma's most dangerous attacker in the second half, nearly producing a spectacular volley just over the crossbar despite early coordination issues with Matías Soulé on the flank. Pisilli ran over 11 kilometres despite visible fatigue, playing through cramp to finish the scoring at the 92nd minute with a final burst of energy. Gasperini managed the contest precisely, making tactical adjustments as Roma moved from energetic pressing in the opening phase to controlled compression by the final stages. He substituted Marten de Roon in at the 63rd minute for Bryan Cristante, with De Roon arriving as an authoritative presence. Gasperini deployed his midfielders deeper in defence towards the end to manage Torino's space and secure what the assessment called "a very precious result." His post-match philosophy on selection was direct: he plays whoever is performing best in training.

Roma overcame Torino 2-0 in a commanding performance that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Mile Svilar was alert in goal, making a crucial save from Simeone's close-range attempt in the second half after dealing with an early delivery from Fitz-Jim. The match pivoted on Roma's control throughout the first half, when Torino offered little threat. Gianluca Mancini was tasked with erasing defensive lapses from recent matches against Atalanta and Fenerbahce, and he answered by forcing the ball loose in a challenge that led directly to Roma's opening goal. Leonardo Balerdi took command of the central defence, twice making critical interventions to thwart Simeone—once within five minutes when he blocked an insertion at the far post, and again late on when he recovered to cut out a dangerous cross from Braganca. Balerdi's display marked him as a potential protagonist for the season ahead. Mario Hermoso followed Gasperini's instructions to press high, becoming both a ball-winner and a creative outlet further up the pitch, though his execution in the final third was inconsistent. Bryan Cristante and Niccolò Pisilli formed a hard-working midfield partnership, with Cristante battling Mandragora in the centre while Pisilli compensated for lacking Manu Koné's physical tools by pressing aggressively into space and harassing every ball carrier. In the 64th minute, Marten de Roon replaced Cristante and restored midfield tranquility with defensive work and high pressure reminiscent of his Atalanta days. Koné came on for Dybala at the same juncture, contributing some personality to the middle of the park. Paulo Dybala was in commanding form, immediately testing Comuzzo with two sharp strikes before setting Donyell Malen up for the opening goal—described as the seventh piece of their attacking partnership's artistry. Malen, on his debut for Roma, arrived with incredible momentum and nearly broke the deadlock inside ten minutes with a header that went marginally over before finding a deflection off Coco moments later. At his third chance, combining astuteness with fortune, he converted to extend Roma's unbeaten start. Nahuel Molina, in his first outing as a starter, began uncertainly, arriving late to second balls and struggling to deliver the width Gasperini demands, though he combined dangerously with Dybala and Malen late on and nearly produced an improbable assist. Santiago Castro replaced Malen in the 57th minute to provide depth and hold possession. Pisilli took a clear prize late in the match—a goal born of relentless pressing and the lactate buildup of continuous harrying across the pitch.

Roma extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a 2-0 victory at Turin on 14 September, maintaining their perfect record at the top of Serie A. Donyell Malen opened the scoring in the 40th minute, and Niccolò Pisilli sealed the result in the 90+4th minute. The win takes Roma to 12 points and sole leadership, the only side still on maximum points as Inter await their chance to move level. Malen now sits joint-leading scorer in the league with six goals in four games. Gasperini's side showed resilience despite defensive injuries. Evan N'Dicka was ruled out by gastroenteritis, forcing Leonardo Balerdi into his Roma debut at centre-back alongside Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso. Emanuele Lulli and Nahuel Molina occupied the full-back positions, the latter deputising for the injured Wesley. Bryan Cristante and Pisilli anchored midfield, with Manu Koné initially on the bench, while the attacking line paired Matías Soulé, Malen and Paulo Dybala. Turin's coach Abate made two changes at half-time but Roma dominated the second half's early stages. Malen and Molina combined for a near-miss when the Argentine collected a cross and fired a volley that nearly found the far corner, which Molina felt could have changed the match. Gasperini brought on Rodrigo Mora and Santiago Castro for Soulé and Malen after the hour, then made further adjustments, introducing Marten de Roon and Koné in place of Cristante and Dybala. Turin mounted late pressure—Bragança found space on the counter but was caught by an outstanding recovery tackle from Balerdi, who was among Roma's best performers—and Svilar made a crucial low save from Simeone's attempt after a defensive error. Molina also drew a corner with a powerful drive. Balerdi was named among the match's standout performers, and the defence held firm through four minutes of added time as Maresca brought proceedings to a close. Roma remain undefeated and alone at the summit with maximum points from four matches.