PAULO DYBALA NEWS

Plays in friendly Dybala (thigh) started and scored during Roma's first friendly versus Trastevere.

Impact Dybala had surgery to address a major thigh injury back in March and has been able to recover within the early expected timetable, which will allow him to be ready for the 2025/2026 opener. He logged seven goals, four assists, 74 shots (26 on target) and 56 key passes in 35 games (25 starts) last year.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Roma has 2 coaches in charge with Ranieri advising Gasperini

Claudio Ranieri turned down Italy to stay at Roma

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Not available despite bench appearance Dybala (thigh) told Mediaset that: "I'll try to be on the bench as much as possible if the coach allows me to despite not being able to play."

Impact Dybala watched the Lazio game along with his teammates and will likely do it again in the remaining matches. He added that he's confident he'll be ready to go for the start of the pre-season preparation.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Goes under the knife Dybala had successful thigh surgery in London on Tuesday, Roma announced.

Impact Dybala is expected to need two to three months to make a full recovery and therefore is at risk of missing also the start of next season in addition to the end of the current one, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala to undergo thigh surgery and miss rest of Roma's season

Roma’s attempt at returning to the Champions League has taken a hit after the announcement that Paulo Dybala will undergo left thigh surgery

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Requires surgery Dybala will go under the knife to address a left semitendinosus tendon injury, Roma announced.

Impact Dybala took further exams and consulted with a few specialists, who suggested the operation to guarantee a full recovery. He'll miss the remainder of the season and will work to be a full-go for the start of the next one. Matias Soule, Tommaso Baldanzi and Stephan El Shaarawy will fill in for him.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with fairly serious injury Dybala suffered a lesion of the semitendinosus tendon in his left thigh and will be out for about a month, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dybala will skip at least a pair of games after the break depending on how the rehab goes. Matias Soule, Tommaso Baldanzi, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Stephan El Shaarawy will enjoy an uptick of minutes and touches while he recovers.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt right away against Fiorentina Dybala played just 12 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina due to a potential thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dybala was initially spared but was thrown in to manage the lead, however, he clutched the back of his thigh after a back-heel flick and couldn't continue. He'll take some tests during the break and will have a couple of weeks to recover for the Lecce again on March 29. Matias Soule had gotten the nod over him in this one.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffed by Athletic Dybala (rest) had 13 touches, one clearance and one block and drew two fouls in 61 minutes in Thursday's 3-1 defeat versus Athletic.

Impact Dybala starred for an hour after being load-managed but paid the price for Mats Hummels getting sent off after 11 minutes, as Roma struggled to muster offense afterward. He'll be able to log considerable minutes in Serie A following the Europa League elimination.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffed by Athletic Dybala (rest) had 13 touches, one clearance and one block and drew two fouls in 61 minutes in Thursday's 3-1 defeat versus Athletic.

Impact Dybala starred for an hour after being load-managed but paid the price for Mats Hummels getting sent off after 11 minutes, as Roma struggled to muster offense afterward. He'll be able to log considerable minutes in Serie A following the Europa League elimination.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will play versus Athletic Dybala (rest) has trained regularly at the start of the week and will most likely start Thursday against Athletic, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact Dybala stayed at home for the past Serie A game as he wouldn't have played anyway, but he's not dealing with an injury. He has had a brace and logged one assist, nine shots (three on target), seven chances created and eight crosses (four accurate) in his last five showings.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Spared against Empoli Dybala will rest Sunday versus Empoli, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Dybala was omitted from the squad list to be fresh for the return leg against Athletic Club. Matias Soule or Tommaso Baldanzi will replace him in the XI.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in rout over Monza Dybala assisted once to go with one shot (none on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Monday's 4-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Dybala took to the field after 62 minutes Monday for Tommaso Baldanzi. The Argentinian striker made a difference by executing three crosses (two accurate) and creating the assist for Roma's fourth goal, prosecuted by Bryan Cristante. From 22 appearances (15 starts) he has accrued six goals and three assists, three of these strikes and an assist coming from Roma's last four matches.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace versus Porto Dybala (knee) scored two goals to go with six shots (two accurate), two chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in Thursday's 3-2 win over Porto.

Impact Dybala was in top form despite missing the previous game, willing his team to the next Europa League round. The short turnaround might be an issue, but Roma have no midweek fixtures after Monday's game versus Monza. He has scored three goals and added 13 shots (four on target), six chances created and 20 crosses (eight accurate) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala double sends Roma to Europa League last 16 as Fenerbahce, Alkmaar and Real Sociedad advance

Paulo Dybala struck twice in four minutes as Roma beat Porto 3-2 to reach the Europa League round of 16

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Available versus Porto Dybala (knee) has recovered from his injury and will be an option Thursday, coach Claudio Ranieri stated.

Impact Dybala missed the previous game mostly out of precaution due to a bruised knee. He might make a quick return to the starting XI given the magnitude of the game, although Matias Soule shined in relief. He has scored once and added seven shots (two on target), five key passes, 18 crosses (eight accurate) and eight corners in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Parma fixture Dybala has been diagnosed with a simple knock but hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Parma, Mediaset reported.

Impact Dybala has escaped without structural damage and will attempt to recover for the second leg versus Porto. Matias Soule, Tommaso Baldanzi and Stephan El Shaarawy are candidates to substitute for him in the XI.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in Europa League Dybala left Thursday's game versus Porto late in the first half due to a possible knee injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dybala took a blow on the joint by an opponent and tried to gut it out for a few minutes before eventually coming out. He'll soon take some tests to assess whether he suffered some structural damage or is nursing a simple knock. The problem would have to be very minor for him to be available versus Parma on Sunday. Tommaso Baldanzi and Matias Soule are candidates to absorb his minutes.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Drills penalty kick against Venezia Dybala scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Venezia.

Impact Dybala returned to the XI after getting rested for the most part last week and bagged the only goal of the game from the spot on top of leading his side in multiple offensive stats and matching his season high in deliveries. He hadn't scored in seven matches. He has posted 11 shots (three on target), seven key passes, 17 crosses (seven accurate) and seven corners in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Genoa Dybala assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Dybala created Stephan El Shaarawy's goal in the 60th minute to give Roma the 2-1 lead with his third assist in the campaign. The forward also co-led his side in shots during the match. He has five goals to his name in 23 appearances (17 starts) as well.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizing goal in draw Dybala scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Dybala scored the equalizing goal in the 23rd minute to bring his side back level, being assisted by Artem Dovbyk. He attempted five shots in this game for the second time in a row. He has now scored three goals in his last two matches and has started each of the last seven matches.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three goal contributions in win Dybala scored two goals and delivered one assist to go with five shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-0 win against Parma.

Impact Dybala opened the scoring with an early penalty after drawing the foul himself. Just after halftime, he added a second goal from an assist by Artem Dovbyk. The pair linked up again in the 83rd minute, with Dybala providing the assist for Artem Dovbyk's tap-in. This marked Dybala's first assist of the season in Serie A and his third and fourth goals in 14 appearances. He also shot five times for the fourth time this season in the league, a season-high. He will next face AC Milan on Dec. 29, a team against which he has scored nine goals in 16 Serie A matches.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses versus Como Dybala drew four fouls and generated two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Como.

Impact Dybala logged decent numbers, pacing his side in deliveries, thanks to a few set pieces even though Roma struggled as a whole in this one. He has stayed healthy and started in five straight matches for the first time in the season, recording one assist, 14 shots (four on target), 11 chances created and 19 crosses (seven accurate).

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes five shots versus Lecce Dybala recorded five shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate), four key passes and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact Dybala looked completely healthy and engineered a lot of offense, leading his side in a pair of stats, but he wasn't directly involved in any of the four goals. He has assisted once in the last four fixtures, adding nine shots (four on target), seven key passes and seven crosses (two accurate).

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE