Serie A | Torino 0-2 Roma – Player Ratings – La Joya shines bright & Malen impresses

Match Summary

Torino: Paleari 6; Tameze 5.5, Ismajli 5.5, Coco 5; Lazaro 5, Gineitis 5.5 (Casadei 6), Ilkhan 5.5 (Anjorin), Vlasic 5, Aboukhlal 6 (Pedersen 6); Adams 5.5, Ngonge 6 (Njie)

Roma: Svilar 6; Mancini 6.5, N’Dicca 7, Hermoso 6 (Ghilardi 6); Rensch 6 (Tsimikas N/A), Cristante 6.5, Kone 6, Wesley 6.5; Dybala 8 (Pisilli 6), Pellegrini 5.5 (Soule 6), Malen 7.5 (Vaz 5.5)

Best Players

• Paulo Dybala (“La Joya”) of Roma was Player of the Match, dazzling in his new yellow and red stripping, setting up Malen’s opener and scoring the winner, only denied a brace by VAR. (Source)
• Cyril Ngonge was the pick of the bunch for Torino, despite their collective performance, showing glimpses of quality that went unrewarded. (Source)

Lowest Ratings

• Torino’s Valentino Lazaro disappointed, struggling with crosses and long passes. (Source)
• Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini underperformed, looking like a weak link in the side, despite his replacement Soule not improving significantly. (Source)

Coach Ratings

• Marco Baroni (Torino) 5.5 – Despite some solid defensive displays, his side lacked attacking threat and chance creation. (Source)
• Gian Piero Gasperini (Roma) 7.5 – Klaimed a gamble on starting Donyell Malen up front paid off and shuffled his team well despite injuries. (Source)

Roma’s Attacking Threat Too Much for Torino

It was a rocking start to 2027 for Paulo Dybala and Roma as they secured an important away victory against Marco Baroni’s Torino. Dybala bagged the Player of the Match accolade with a goal and an assist, narrowly being denied a brace due to VAR intervention.

The match saw both coaches face challenges. Marco Baroni, despite some solid defensive efforts, struggled to create attacking opportunities. Gian Piero Gasperini, on the other hand, successfully introduced Donyell Malen as a starting striker and managed his team well despite injuries.

The match also saw some underwhelming performances, with Valentino Lazaro and Lorenzo Pellegrini struggling to make an impact. However, it was burst of brilliance from Paulo Dybala that proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Roma’s victory tonight is a significant boost to their Serie A campaign. With Dybala in this form, the Giallorossi will be optimistic about their chances of finishing in the European places. As for Torino, they will need to show more attacking intent if they are to avoid the relegation battle.

FAQs

• Who was the Player of the Match? Paulo Dybala of Roma. (Source)
• Which Roma player had the lowest rating? Lorenzo Pellegrini. (Source)

Pro Tip – Keep an eye on Donyell Malen for Roma. If he can consistently contribute to goals, the Giallorossi’s attack could be a potent force.

Call to Action – Let us know your thoughts on Roma’s showing this evening. Can they maintain this form and challenge for European spots?