Gasperini: Ferguson has ‘many games’ to ‘change things’ at Roma | OneFootball

Evan Ferguson’s Roma future has been discussed by Italian and English media in recent days, but Giallorossi coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists it’s still ‘too early’ to assess the Republic of Ireland international striker.

Scorer of just one goal in 13 appearances across all competitions this season, Ferguson’s future at Roma is under scrutiny as recent reports suggested the Irish striker could return to Brighton in January.

What Roma coach Gasperini said about Ferguson

ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is challenged by Mario Gila of Lazio during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Roma coach Gasperini was asked his assessment of the 21-year-old forward after almost four months into the new season, but the Italian tactician remained cautious: “At this point of the year, many players are talked about, but then someone comes in and scores twice and everything changes,” the Italian coach said at a press conference on Saturday via Romanews.

“I believe we’ll see what happens later, but it’s still too early. There will be many games that can change things.”

Ferguson to start vs. Cagliari?

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 06: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between Rangers FC and AS Roma at Ibrox Stadium on November 06, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Ferguson could start in a Serie A match against Cagliari tomorrow.

The Giallorossi will be without Artem Dovbyk, while Paulo Dybala and Tommaso Baldanzi have had the flu this week and mostly trained separately.