The yellow-red coach spoke from the retreat in England: “All the players I’ve had in retreat are from Roma, then we’ll see what happens.” And on Dybala: “When I was asked if there was anyone to keep tied here, I answered no. Anyone who wants to leave is free to do so. This does not only apply to Dybala.” Then, on Dovbyk: “He will give us a lot of depth.” And on the length of the squad: “We are 31, and with all these players, we cannot work well.”
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“The players I’ve had in retreat in England are all Roma players, then we’ll see what happens. This does not only apply to Dybala, but to everyone. When I was asked if there was anyone to keep tied here, I answered no, that there wasn’t. Anyone who wants to leave is free to do so.” Thus Daniele De Rossi, coach of Roma, following various rumors regarding Paulo Dybala. There has been strong interest from Al-Qadsiash in the Argentine player. Dybala considered the proposal before deciding to reject it, with the player’s entourage already informing Roma and the Saudi club of the choice to want to continue in yellow-red. Dybala himself, however, was not part of the starting lineup in the friendly match on Saturday, August 10, against Everton. “I don’t make the lineup based on circulating rumors. These are not things that influence me. Against Everton – explained De Rossi – I put the team that I wanted to see on the field. We are starting to approach the championship and we need to be more and more similar to what we need to be.”
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“Dovbyk will give us a lot of depth”
Aside from Dybala, De Rossi also spoke about the integration of the new signings: “The new arrivals will help us complete an already strong team that comes from an excellent season, based on what I’ve been able to assess in the second half of the season. Among these is especially Artem Dovbyk: “He is a player who gives us depth, which is what we need and what I always ask for. If we don’t have that player who stretches the opposing team, our buildup and possession become readable. We need to be ready to always play, but also to go deep and surprise the opponent.”
“We have too many players”
Regarding the number of players in the squad, he said: “There are too many players. Some will leave and go play elsewhere. In the retreat, I had 31, and with all these players we cannot work well. We’ll see if someone leaves, and then we’ll refocus on who needs to come in.”