Dovbyk looking to speed up recovery ahead of Juventus match

Roma’s offensive inactivity and the constant transfer rumors about a new center forward have reawakened Artem Dovbyk’s pride.

Despite tearing his left rectus femoris tendon in early November, the Ukrainian striker is racing ahead of schedule at the Fulvio Bernardini Stadium, significantly accelerating his recovery.

The injury, far more serious than a simple muscle problem, had led to a six-week layoff, potentially ending Dovbyk’s 2025 contract prematurely.

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, intense training sessions with fitness coaches in recent days have rekindled hopes of a swift return.

His goal is to return to the squad before the Europa League match against Celtic and secure a call-up for the match against Como on Monday, December 15th.

The striker, while respecting Massara’s plans to find a replacement, reiterated to his agent and sporting director his desire to stay and avoid the “loan spiral,” aiming for a permanent stay in the capital.

His swift recovery propels him toward a great opportunity. In the initial scenario, the Ukrainian was not expected to return to the squad until December 29th, against De Rossi’s Genoa.

Now, the Juve-Roma match on December 20th is no longer just a mirage, but the concrete possibility of seeing Dovbyk back in top form from the start. With Ferguson still far from ideal technical and physical form, Dovbyk has a golden opportunity to permanently lead Gasperini’s attack.