El Shaarawy won’t shy away from Roma Scudetto dream

Roma’s defensive solidity under Gasperini and their early top-table position, despite several attacking injuries, suggests value for punters in backing Roma to remain in the top three or using Draw No Bet in tight fixtures; expect lower-scoring games until finishing improves.

Roma’s Scudetto Ambition: Early Momentum Under Gasperini

Stephan El Shaarawy insists Roma’s objective is clear: “stay up there for as long as possible.” The Giallorossi head into the international break sharing the Serie A summit with Inter, an impressive feat given the tactical reset under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

Defensive Foundation and Tactical Reset

Roma’s defensive record has been a key pillar of their start. Gasperini’s emphasis on organisation and collective intensity has tightened the backline, allowing the team to grind out results even when the attack has misfired. That defensive stability is why Roma sit at the top despite being only ninth for goals scored.

Attacking Woes and Injury Concerns

Injury problems have hit Roma’s forward options hard, with Artem Dovbyk, Paulo Dybala, Evan Ferguson and Leon Bailey unavailable at times. El Shaarawy points to the underlying chance creation as a positive — Roma are producing opportunities — but finishing must improve for the team to become a genuine title contender.

Gasperini’s Influence and Club Ambition

Gasperini, who arrives with a strong track record including a lengthy, successful spell at Atalanta, is credited with extracting peak performances from individuals and forging a cohesive collective. The club’s leadership has clearly backed a coach of tactical pedigree to restore Roma’s competitive edge.

Realistic Scudetto Assessment

El Shaarawy is measured about contenders: there’s no dominant favourite yet, and elite rivals like Inter and Napoli remain benchmarks. For now the objective is pragmatic — maintain a position among the frontrunners and refine the attack as the season progresses.

Betting Implications

Roma’s blend of defensive resilience and inconsistent finishing creates specific betting angles: value exists in markets that favour Roma to avoid defeat (Draw No Bet) in close fixtures, and in lower-scoring outcomes while the attack seeks sharper finishing. As injuries resolve and finishing improves, market dynamics will shift — monitor availability of key forwards.

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