Stephan El Shaarawy insists Roma can rival Juventus for the Scudetto – but only if they are able to sustain their current performance levels.

Roma are on a nine-match unbeaten run, with seven wins in that time, to leave them second in Serie A and just four points behind Juve, and El Shaarawy is challenging his teammates to push the Bianconeri all the way.

“Roma’s start to the season has been very positive, I’m happy with my performances,” the forward told Sky Sport.

Stephan El Shaarawy insists Roma can rival Juventus for the Scudetto – but only if they are able to sustain their current performance levels.

Roma are on a nine-match unbeaten run, with seven wins in that time, to leave them second in Serie A and just four points behind Juve, and El Shaarawy is challenging his teammates to push the Bianconeri all the way.

“Roma’s start to the season has been very positive, I’m happy with my performances,” the forward told Sky Sport.

“I started the season with a little less regularity, but the results have followed and this is the most important thing.

“My first goal for the Giallorossi is what I remember with the most affection, along with the ones against Empoli and in the derby.

“Spalletti’s given me confidence since day one, which I must thank him for. He asked me for consistency in both phases of the game, that I had to sacrifice myself. I listen to him a lot.

“The gap with Juventus? We can take on anyone, we’ve improved so much, we’re doing very well in attack. With consistency, we can go very far.

“The season is still long and we’re confident. On a technical level, we’ve improved, Dzeko has found consistency in front of goal and for us that’s very important, also for how he works for the team. We have to continue on this path.

“Salah at the African Cup of Nations? I’m available. Unfortunately we won’t have Mohamed for a month and a half, but we have players that can replace him.

“Italy? Ventura’s words make me happy. I was hoping for a call-up on this occasion, but it didn’t happen.

“Still, I’ll wait for my turn. The national team is a very important achievement for a footballer. I’ve been there and I’m proud.

Atalanta? They have some very talented young players that are doing well and developing with game time.”

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