Key Takeaways:
- Paulo Dybala suffered a muscle strain following Roma’s 0:1 defeat to Torino on Sunday
- The Argentine will be absent for the upcoming derby against Lazio and Roma’s first Europa League fixture versus Nice
- Dybala’s availability for the Serie A encounter with Verona on September 28 is highly doubtful
Injury Update on Dybala
Roma have confirmed that Paulo Dybala is set to miss the much-anticipated derby against Lazio due to a muscle injury. The setback comes shortly after the club’s narrow 0:1 loss to Torino on Sunday, which marked Dybala’s first starting appearance since his tendon surgery.
Timeline of Setbacks
The Argentine international is currently sidelined with a muscle strain. As a result, Dybala will not be in contention for the UEFA Europa League opener against Nice. Furthermore, he is expected to sit out the Serie A clash with Verona on September 28, though confirmation of his absence for that fixture is yet to be clarified.
DYBALA OUT ❌
Paulo Dybala will miss 2 weeks with injury, meaning he’s OUT of the Derby della Capitale vs Lazio 😳
Huge blow for Roma. pic.twitter.com/QyH1kXUbEE
— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) September 15, 2025
Manager’s Comments
Following the defeat to Torino, Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini commented that Dybala left the pitch due to a “minor problem,” but subsequent developments have shown that the injury is more significant than originally thought.
| Match | Date | Dybala’s Status |
|---|---|---|
| vs Lazio (Derby) | Upcoming | Out (Muscle strain) |
| vs Nice (Europa League) | Upcoming | Out (Muscle strain) |
| vs Verona (Serie A) | 28 September | Very unlikely to play |
Dybala’s Return and Setback
Dybala had only just regained fitness following tendon surgery, making his starting return for Roma in the contest against Torino. This latest injury poses further challenges for both the player and his club as they navigate a busy fixture schedule without their attacking talisman.
