{
  "id": 9943257,
  "title": "Strootman: “Roma is the right team for Malen.”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/strootman-roma-is-the-right-team-for-malen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T08:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/strootman-roma-team-malen-081500443.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "International break brings a strong start for Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini's team remains undefeated with only four goals conceded in six matches across Serie A and the Champions League. Currently leading the league with 13 points, Roma is tied with Inter and Lazio. Their next challenge is an away game against Sinigaglia in Como on October 11th.\n\nKevin Strootman, a former member of Roma's midfield, shared his thoughts on the team and newcomer Malen in an interview for Il Tempo. Strootman praised Gasperini's work, stating that Roma have had a strong season start, playing well in various matches. He expressed hope that this trend continues.\n\nAs for Malen, Strootman acknowledged that they haven't played together much, but the striker has long been known to him. He praised Malen's strong performance in Germany and England, despite not always being a starter. However, Malen found newfound confidence at Roma, mainly due to the coaching staff. Strootman believes Roma is the perfect team for Malen, as he feels important and is proving it through his performances. Strootman was not entirely surprised by Malen's impact, but he expects him to maintain his high level of play.",
  "summary": "The international break comes at a very positive time for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma, who are still undefeated in this first month of the season and have conceded only four goals in six matches bet...",
  "key_points": [
    "Roma starts international break undefeated with only four goals conceded in six matches.",
    "Kevin Strootman praises Roma's work and hopes trend continues.",
    "Strootman believes Roma is perfect team for Malen due to newfound confidence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}