De Rossi’s and Juric’s team has sought to score 133 times, three more than Inter and Atalanta who sit in second place but who have subsequently found the back of the net 18 and 17 times, respectively.

Eight goals in eight games. This isn’t a remake of the famous film by Verdone and Pozzetto, but rather the disappointing and disheartening start to the season for Roma. A bounty of salvation catapults the yellow-reds to the 14th spot of this particular league table, beneath newly promoted teams such as Como and Parma, and on par with Nicola’s Cagliari. Only Lecce, Verona, Genoa, and Monza have fared worse. Out of these 8 nets, three are from the Dovbyk brand. Then there’s the penalty by Dybala, the mark made by Baldanzi against Udinese, then contributions from Cristante and Pisilli against Venezia, and a futile goal by Shomurodov against Empoli. A pittance, especially considering that Roma has made many attempts on goal. Indeed, more than anyone else. The team of De Rossi and Juric has sought a goal 133 times, three more than both Inter and Atalanta who hold the second place but who have inflated the net respectively 18 and 17 times. Is it a lack of quality? Bad luck? The solution must be found by Juric, but it’s clear that goal drought is one of the most critical issues. Not since 1991-1992, has Roma scored so little. In that season, the ‘Giallorossi’, coached by Ottavio Bianchi, scored six goals in the first eight league matches, only to end the tournament in fifth place. But this was a different kind of football, with only two points awarded for a victory and a general trend toward fewer scores. Since the era of the three points, Roma has never scored so low. And it can’t just be bad luck.