Dybala doesn’t know from where he scored, admits Roma ‘understand’ angry fans | OneFootball

Paulo Dybala admits he didn’t know where the goal was when he scored a winner for Roma against Torino and says he and his teammates ‘understand’ angry fans.

The Argentinean striker scored his first goal from open play this season, allowing Roma to secure a 1-0 win over Ivan Juric’s ex-club Torino on Thursday.

Tension was high at the Olimpico, as fans booed their players even before the warmup started. Roma had lost 5-1 to Fiorentina on Sunday evening.

“A win was fundamental to us. It was a difficult week for us,” Dybala told DAZN.

“Obviously, we understand the fans, but today’s game was so important on all fronts. We had to win, play well and give something more because, at the end of the day, this is a game. You can lose, but you must always give your all. I’m very disappointed with the Fiorentina game. I had to send a message, and the victory was crucial.”

Dybala made the most of a poor Karol Linetty backpass and managed to score from a tight angle.

“I don’t know where I was,” he admitted.

Dybala doesn’t know from where he scored, admits Roma ‘understand’ angry fans

ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 31: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Torino at Stadio Olimpico on October 31, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

“I knew the goal was empty because the goalkeeper was in front of me. I figured the goal was there, so I just kicked the ball. Luckily, it went in, but I didn’t know where I was.”

Tommaso Baldanzi joined Dybala for the post-match interview and La Joya was asked if the Italian talent could become ‘the next Dybala.’

“He’s Baldanzi, and he’ll be a great player in the future,” argued the Argentinean.

“He is a quality, smart, and good player. The future depends on him. He works hard to get a starting spot and surely people will talk a lot about him in the future.”

Dybala was the MOTM at the Stadio Olimpico and became the third-best Argentinean goalscorer in Serie A’s history, joining his ex-Juventus teammate Gonzalo Higuain.

“It’s a great achievement. I hope I’ll keep scoring and go ahead with these numbers, for myself, for Roma, and to climb the table.”

Dybala, Baldanzi and Nicolò Pisilli had started an attack for Roma, with La Joya playing as a false nine to replace Artem Dovbyk, who had a fever.

Baldanzi and Dybala were applauded by fans when they were subbed off, but some of their teammates, like Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante, received boos.

“The single player doesn’t count. We are all united,” said Baldanzi.

“We had to make up for what had happened. We needed three points for the table and our confidence. We won, and we are happy.”