The first record helped Roma win three consecutive victories! Dovbik: It s of great significance. I once learned from my predecessor Dzeko

Football 1:25am, 29 September 2025 134

Roma defeated Verona 2-0 at home and won three consecutive victories in various competitions. The forward Dovpick, who scored the first record in this game, attended the press conference after the game, and talked about the significance of the goal, the trust of coach Gasperini, and the advice given to him by former Roma striker Dzeko.

What does this goal mean to you?

This goal is of great significance. I felt a lot of pressure from the first day I joined, but I never gave up and finally seized this opportunity. I'm really very happy.

Has Gasperini always supported you?

Gaining the trust of a coach is crucial to a striker. I have had many communications with him (Gasperini), including separate communication. He saw all the efforts I put in training. I am very happy that I have lived up to this trust and seized the opportunity.

Roma had many great strikers, all of whom had been under pressure. Should this be a positive factor?

Yes, I know the history of the forwards at Club Rome. A few days ago, I had just talked with Dzeko and he gave me some advice and told me that I must always be focused and treat my teammates sincerely. He believes that this is the key to success (in Rome).

How is your relationship with Evan Ferguson? You were also close to being sold at one point. Can you tell us about that period?

Evan (Ferguson) and I will promote each other and we can grow together. As for the transfer, there were indeed a lot of people talking about me in the summer and they almost "selled" me to all the clubs. But fortunately, the transfer window finally ended. Now I can focus more, I know my role here and want to enjoy it all.

How is your tacit understanding with Pellegrini? How important is wing attack to you?

(laughs) I joked with Chelic before that he had never assisted me, but today he gave one. Pellegrini and I also have a tacit understanding. He is a strong player and always finds my position on the court, which is very important to me. I personally prefer to stay in the penalty area and I need cross support from my teammates, and such an environment will make me feel very comfortable.

We see you full of energy on the field, what are you thinking about in those moments?

I am very happy that my game instinct can be shown. Confidence is really important, I will continue to work hard and seize every opportunity that appears.