Rotti: Dovbik lacks fighting spirit on the court, Gasperini warns him to change his attitude

According to the Roman Sports newspaper, Ukrainian striker Dovbik lacks fighting spirit on the court, and coach Gasperini warned him to change his attitude.

In Roma lost to Turin 0-1, Dovpick sat on the bench throughout the game, which triggered doubts from the outside world about his condition. Although Roma urgently needed a striker to equalize the score in the final stage of the game, Gasperini did not choose to let Dovbik play, but instead sent other substitutes Picili, Bardanzi, Salave, Ferguson and Celic.

Dovbik returned to the club after a poor national team, but his problem seems to be more than just physical condition. Gasperini said before the game: "I have high expectations for all the players. Roma is very important and we must give it all this season. I talked to Dovbik and he told me that his strength lies in the strength and depth in the penalty area. I want to see these characteristics and I want to see his high level of performance." After the game, Gasperini further clarified his attitude: "I never considered letting him play today. We will train well in the next week, and I want to see his focused and energetic performance." Obviously, Gasperini hopes Dovbik can show a better form and attitude in training in order to regain opportunities.

Dovbik's attitude has always been very professional, but he lacks enough fighting spirit on the court, which has led to his mistakes in some key links. Last season, Dovbik failed to score in important games, and he has not shot in 14 games. Gasperini hopes that this warning will inspire Dovbik to change his attitude. Although it will be difficult for him to be the main player in the short term, if he can make a difference when he comes on the bench, he still has the opportunity to prove himself in Rome.