Roma launched their pre-season campaign with a commanding 6-0 victory over their Primavera youth side, as Paulo Dybala and Artem Dovbyk both scored twice to offer manager Gian Piero Gasperini an encouraging start to his first summer in charge.
The Argentine forward delivered a standout performance during the intra-squad fixture, netting two goals and registering an assist. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Dybala arrived for pre-season training in excellent physical condition, a significant boost for Gasperini, who regards a fully fit Dybala as capable of making the decisive difference for the Giallorossi this term. The display suggests the 31-year-old has carried his impressive end-of-season form into the summer break.
Ukrainian striker Dovbyk also impressed with a brace, offering welcome relief as he continues his recovery from a tendon problem that required surgery and disrupted the closing weeks of the previous campaign. The 27-year-old had seen his name linked with a potential sale to help fund incoming transfers, but his sharp finishing in this controlled environment indicates he remains focused on proving his value to the new coaching setup rather than seeking an exit.
Off the pitch, Roma are edging closer to securing Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United. The 23-year-old has accepted the personal terms offered by the Serie A club, though the two sides have yet to agree on a transfer fee. Roma have resolved to negotiate for as long as necessary to satisfy West Ham’s demands, viewing Summerville as a priority target to enhance their wide options. Gasperini is understood to be keen on adding the winger’s pace and creativity to his attacking arsenal ahead of the new campaign.
The comprehensive friendly victory provides an early platform for senior players to regain match rhythm, with Gasperini likely to demand further intensity as Roma prepare for competitive fixtures. For Dybala and Dovbyk in particular, the outing represents a vital first step in convincing the manager they can form the backbone of the club’s attack this season.