Roma Lose Paulo Dybala for Key European and Serie A Games

AS Roma have suffered a fresh setback after tests revealed a minor muscle injury that will keep Paulo Dybala sidelined for longer than initially expected. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed that the Argentine forward needs approximately two additional weeks to recover, ruling him out of several important matches.

Dybala first experienced discomfort during Roma’s dramatic 4-3 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, coming off at half-time. Initial expectations were more optimistic, but a subsequent scan revealed a small injury that has delayed his return. The 32-year-old has already missed the Serie A meeting with Genoa and will also be unavailable for the Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava.

Roma could now be without one of their key attacking players for league matches against Napoli, Cagliari and Udinese. His availability for the European trip to Manchester United on November 3 and the following game against Sassuolo remains uncertain, depending on how quickly he recovers.

Dybala’s absence is a significant concern for Gasperini, particularly with Roma managing several fitness problems across the squad. Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are among the options who could take on greater creative responsibility while the Argentine works towards his return.