Dybala's fitness work and new role fuel strong Roma start
Paulo Dybala has recorded four assists in five Serie A matches for Roma and has formed a productive partnership with Donyell Malen. His improved form has been linked to fitness work, including pilates and training with athletic trainer Alessandro Pilati, who spent 22 years at Genoa. Dybala is also focusing more on creating chances than shooting as he adapts to Gian Piero Gasperini's system.
Paulo Dybala’s early-season output for Roma includes four assists across five Serie A appearances. That tally might be higher, as Donyell Malen failed to convert several chances created for him. The pair’s link has given Dybala a reliable forward target, with Malen’s speed and runs complementing the Argentine’s passing.
Dybala has also addressed fitness concerns through pilates and individual work with athletic trainer Alessandro Pilati, who joined Roma after 22 years at Genoa. Under Gian Piero Gasperini, he is prioritising chance creation over shooting, a shift that appears to suit him after earlier doubts about his fit and muscle problems.
Dybala’s resurgence may give Roma supporters and Serie A viewers a compelling storyline, while his fitness methods could encourage athletes to explore complementary training such as pilates. For clubs, his adaptation may reinforce how tactical roles and specialist conditioning can extend a creative player’s effectiveness. The wider impact may be largely limited to sport, but it could shape fan discussions about player longevity and the value of tailored athletic support.