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Roma's Scudetto Race: Piervincenzi Compares Them to "Crushing Atalanta"

August 26, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Andrea Piervincenzi, speaking to Tmw Radio, drew a striking comparison between the current Roma team and the formidable Atalanta side of recent years. He noted that Roma is heavily relying on their quality, with players like Dybala stepping into roles similar to Ilicic, and Mora taking on a "Papu Gomez" like presence.

Roma's Quality

"The Roma of yesterday reminded me of the crushing Atalanta of a few years ago," Piervincenzi stated, drawing a parallel between Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta and today's Roma. He elaborated on the quality within the team, observing, "They are focusing heavily on quality, with Dybala playing like Ilicic and Mora playing like Papu Gomez." The coach further pointed out the versatility of their forwards, adding, "Malen and Castro, too, are technical center forwards who can do everything."