Artem Dovbyk, performance to forget in Bilbao: now there’s a crossroads for Ukrainian bomber, comes resounding decision
Dovbyk da dimenticare a Bilbao: arriva il bivio per il bomber, la clamorosa decisione – SerieAnews
On the eve of the Europa League match against Athletic Bilbao, Roma’s sporting director Ghisolfi had tried to give the Ukrainian center forward confidence. “Evenings like these are exams for everyone. Dovbyk we know him well, we have invested in him. Tonight he has to prove that he is Roma’s striker for the present and the future.” Important words, however, which were not answered on the field.
Against Athletic Bilbao, however, Roma foundered: the red to Hummels after 11′ and the three goals conceded, with all the players unable to mount even a single valid reaction.
The Giallorossi number 9’s game was disastrous: many technical errors, few balls kept and a constant difficulty in dialoguing with his teammates. He struggled, yes, but without ever being able to make an impact. His performance left fans and insiders with a bitter taste in their mouths, fueling doubts about his future.
I numeri di Dovbyk in stagione: rendimento sotto le aspettative
The statistics speak for themselves: 9 goals in 24 Serie A appearances and just 2 goals in 11 Europa League matches. Numbers that, for a striker paid through the nose, are not enough to justify the investment. Dovbyk arrived with high expectations, but so far his impact has fallen far short of expectations.
I numeri della stagione: rendimento sotto le aspettative (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
If in the league some flashes were seen, in Europe his performance was disappointing. Even against teams on paper inferior, the former Girona player has struggled to find the goal, often turning out to be out of the game. The comparison with other strikers in the league is merciless: players with far lower ratings are delivering better performances.
Un acquisto da 40 milioni: la Roma già pensa a una cessione?
Arriving in the summer for 40 million euros from Girona, Dovbyk was hailed as Roma’s big attacking coup. A major investment, designed to guarantee an offensive reference of international level. But, months later, the balance is bitter: so far he has disappointed.
Un acquisto da 40 milioni: la Roma già pensa a una cessione? (Ansa Foto) – SerieAnews
The club may soon be faced with a difficult decision. If the striker does not show signs of growth in the coming weeks, an early sale at the end of the season cannot be ruled out. Some foreign clubs are monitoring his situation, and Roma could consider an early farewell to limit the damage.
The question now is one: will Dovbyk be able to shift gears and prove himself to Roma? Time is running out, and the club cannot afford to wait for him indefinitely.
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