Dovbyk’s crisis was already evident, but the ninety minutes spent on the bench against Torino transformed the situation into a full-blown issue.
His apparent fitness issues do not explain his exclusion in the frantic final minutes of the match, when Roma’s tactics and nerves broke down in the frenetic pursuit of an equalizer, writes Corriere dello Sport.
Gasperini has explained the situation clearly several times, and now the striker knows exactly what lies ahead.
The feeling is that Dovbyk isn’t giving his all to fully integrate into the team.
What’s especially puzzling is his lackluster attitude on the pitch, which often leads him to make gross errors.
In any case, a starting spot in the derby seems a long way off for him, but coming on during the match and making an impact could give him a second chance in the Giallorossi jersey.
