Capello sees ‘positive signs’ from Ferguson at Roma | OneFootball

Former Roma coach Fabio Capello sees ‘positive signs’ from Evan Ferguson but is unsure the Republic of Ireland international will start against Juventus on Saturday.

Roma visit Juventus in the big match of Serie A Round 16 on Saturday. The Giallorossi sit fourth in the table, but have only scored 16 goals, the lowest in the top 10.

Ferguson’s highs and lows at Roma

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on December 15, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Brighton loanee Ferguson is struggling with playing time, and there are reports that he could even return to England in January, but he recently scored a brace in the Europa League against Celtic.

‘Positive signs’ from Ferguson, says Capello

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 20: Fabio Capello attends the Sporting Mixed Zone ahead of Laureus World Sports Awards Madrid 2025 at Palacio De Cibeles on April 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images for Laureus)

“Ferguson is starting to move better; some positive signs can be seen,” Capello told Gazzetta.

“It will be interesting [against Juventus] to see whether Gian Piero Gasperini will rely on Paulo Dybala’s quality or give up the Argentine to prioritise intensity, tempo and pressing.”