Donyell Malen continues to thrive in Serie A, adding another goal to his tally during the Derby del Sole against Napoli.
Gian Piero Gasperini watches with satisfaction as the Dutch international capitalizes on the reigning champions’ recent difficulties, scoring the opening goal in just the seventh minute of the match.
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After initially rising to prominence at PSV Eindhoven, the 27-year-old faced challenges in establishing himself at Borussia Dortmund and, more recently, Aston Villa.
However, his January transfer to Stadio Olimpico has revitalized his career, as Malen has now netted four goals in his first five matches for the Giallorossi.
With his goal today, Malen solidifies his place among Roma legends, joining the ranks of Gabriel Batistuta (6) and Stephan El Shaarawy (4) as one of the few players to score at least four goals in their first five games for the club (per Opta).
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After scoring just 26 minutes into his debut two days after his departure from Villa, Malen’s newfound scoring form may be the key to propelling the capital side towards a top-four finish, or even higher.