Dybala Lifts Roma Past Sassuolo to Go Level at Top
Gasperini hailed the false-nine setup as progress, with priority now on ending Roma’s home slump.
Overview
- Dybala struck in the 16th minute on a rebound after Bryan Cristante’s shot was saved by Arijanet Muric to secure a 1-0 away win.
- Roma moved joint top of Serie A with Napoli after eight rounds despite entering the match off three defeats in four outings.
- Gasperini deployed Dybala as a false nine and advanced Cristante into attacking spaces, referencing similar roles from his past setups.
- Leon Bailey earned his first Roma start, Angelino was unavailable through injury, and Kostas Tsimikas began on the left before being substituted.
- Gasperini emphasized improving results at the Stadio Olimpico, while Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini framed the performance as a needed step that relieves pressure.