PAULO DYBALA NEWS

Decent in Europa League appearance Dybala (thigh) had two shots on target and two chances created and drew one foul in 78 minutes in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Midtjylland.

Impact Dybala got the call and played most of the game despite a recent thigh problem and had a serviceable performance. Roma have leaned heavily on him whenever he was fit. His return will affect Evan Ferguson and Lorenzo Pellegrini's minutes. He has posted multiple key passes in his last six displays, scoring twice, assisting once and adding 13 shots (eight on target) and 36 crosses (14 accurate). He didn't have a delivery for the first time in six matches in this one.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli's resurgence sets up thrilling clash with Serie A leader Roma

Napoli has bounced back just in time to face Serie A leader Roma on Sunday

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Starting in Europa League Dybala (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League match against Midtjylland.

Impact The star forward will move right into the starting lineup for this clash against one of the most surprising sides in the Europa League. Dybala should have a prominent role in Roma's attacking scheme as long as he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Midtjylland tilt Dybala (thigh) has been called up for Thursday's match versus Midtjylland.

Impact Dybala returned to full training after the Cremonese match and has healed from a thigh strain that sidelined him for three matches, as he limited the damage thanks to the break. He'll likely be eased into action in his first game back, but he'll play over Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tommaso Baldanzi and Evan Ferguson once he's ready for big minutes.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rabiot returns for Milan for crucial derby against Inter. Roma looking to move clear atop Serie A

AC Milan is getting a boost with Adrien Rabiot returning from injury ahead of Sunday’s derby against Inter Milan

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Fiorentina hoping a coaching change will bring it luck in Serie A

Fiorentina has fired coach Stefano Pioli after a winless streak of 10 games, leaving it at the bottom of Serie A

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Out for a while Dybala has been diagnosed with a moderate-grade left biceps femoris strain and will miss at least three week, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Dybala will sit out the next two matches and likely a couple more after the upcoming international break. Artem Dovbyk, Leon Bailey and Lorenzo Pellegrini will absorb his minutes next to Matias Soule up front. Instead, Evan Ferguson (ankle) is hurt as well.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leão and Maignan decisive for AC Milan in win over Roma; Pioli at risk with winless Fiorentina

Rafael Leão set up a goal for Strahinja Pavlovic and created numerous more chances for AC Milan in a 1-0 win over Roma

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Misses PK and exits versus Milan Dybala generated three shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners, was denied from the spot and left a little early in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Milan due to muscu...

Impact Dybala put up his usual numbers and co-led his team in multiple offensive stats, but Mike Maignan guessed right on his penalty kick, and he asked to come out right after the attempt because of some discomfort. He'll be examined in the coming days to determine his status for Thursday's game against Rangers and next Sunday's one versus Udinese. Leon Bailey, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Artem Dovbyk would be candidates to soak up his minutes in case of absence.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Parma Dybala assisted once to go with six chances created, 11 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Parma.

Impact Dybala put up strong numbers, matching his season highs in key passes and corners, and eventually set up Mario Hermoso with a precise free kick for his first helper of the season, while he was coming off back-to-back goals. He has registered multiple shots, chances created and crosses in his last four displays.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus responds to Tudor's firing by ending 8-match winless streak, Roma rejoins Napoli on top

Juventus beat visiting Udinese 3-1 in Serie A to end an eight-match winless streak that had stretched back to mid-September and resulted in Igor Tudor's firing

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Nets only goal in win Dybala scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Dybala was the difference maker in the win, netting his first goal of the Serie A campaign. This marked his third straight outing with two shots, and he is up to four shots on target over that span. This also marked his third straight game accounting for at least three chances created, totaling 13 in that period.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala scores his 1st league goal since February to help lift Roma to Serie A summit

Paulo Dybala shows he has fully recovered from his latest injury with a stunning goal to give Roma a 1-0 win at Sassuolo that sends the Giallorossi to the top of Serie A with Napol...

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Creates four chances against Inter Dybala had two shots (two on goal), four crosses (three accurate), four key passes and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Dybala returned to the XI after two months, during which he missed time with a thigh injury, and led the frontline in a light attack, pacing his team in key passes and setting a new season high. He'll be heavily involved if he stays healthy. He has notched nine shots (four on target), seven chances created, 20 crosses (seven accurate) and 13 corners in his five appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli lose at Torino after late VAR ruling and Inter beats Roma

Napoli's celebrations in Turin were cut short after a dramatic finish against Torino in Serie A

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Takes on shot versus Fiorentina Dybala (thigh) drew one foul and had one shot (one on goal) in 31 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Dybala played half an hour in his return from a four-game absence and looked decent while keeping the ball up, but his side had stopped attacking at that point. He could be back in the XI after the break, replacing either Lorenzo Pellegrini or Artem Dovbyk up front. He has logged seven shots (two on target), three key passes, 16 crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners in four appearances (one start).

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for bench Dybala (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Dybala is back from injury this week and fit for a spot on the team sheet, overcoming a thigh injury for a bench role. This is good news for the club after four games out, as he will now hope to earn some time before working into a starting role, starting in one of his four appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Fiorentina game Dybala (thigh) has been inserted in Roma's squad list for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Dybala has been able to train enough to be an option following the midweek Europa League tilt and will come off the bench if need be after skipping four contests. He has seen limited minutes in three fixtures so far this season, posting six shots (one on target), three chances created, 16 crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss more games Dybala (thigh) "will likely return after the next break," coach Gian Piero Gasperini informed.

Impact Dybala won't feature versus Nice and Verona and will be re-evaluated next week, but the gaffer wasn't optimistic about a quick return. Lorenzo Pellegrini filled in and scored against Lazio. Stephan El Shaarawy and Tommaso Baldanzi could also benefit from his absence in terms of minutes.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Homegrown Pellegrini scores derby winner after being stripped of Roma's captaincy

Stripped of the captaincy

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Playing Rome derby in lunchtime heat due to violence worries is 'a loss for soccer,' Sarri says

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri says playing the Rome derby during the lunchtime heat to discourage fan violence after the previous match was likened to ‘urban warfare’ is “a loss for s...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Rome derby to start earlier amid violence concerns; San Siro sale moving along

Roma is unexpectedly struggling to score under attack-minded coach Gian Piero Gasperini

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with strain Dybala sustained a low-grade left thigh strain against Torino, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Dybala will be sidelined for about a couple of weeks, missing at least the upcoming derby with Lazio and the first Europa League tilt against Nice. Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk will resume splitting duties as the main striker, while Neil El Aynaoui, Stephan El Shaarawy and Tommaso Baldanzi will alternate next to Matias Soule in the remaining spot behind the center-forward.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early versus Torino Dybala had three shots (zero on target), two key passes, four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss over Torino before leaving due to injury,...

Impact Dybala led the frontline as a false-nine and had an active display even though Roma didn't score, picking up stats across the board in the final third, but he exited at intermission "because he felt something after kicking. We hope it's nothing serious and that he'll be available for the Derby," the gaffer added. He'll have a week to recover for the Lazio clash. Evan Ferguson or Artem Dovbyk would get the nod if he wasn't ready.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A champion Napoli produces more drama vs. Cagliari; Gasperini picks up perfectly from Ranieri

Frank Anguissa scored five minutes into stoppage time as defending Serie A champion Napoli edged past Cagliari 1-0 in its home opener

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press