Roma is preparing to host Udinese on the tenth matchday of Serie A, but the Giallorossi club will have to deal with the absence of Paulo Dybala. The player, still recovering from an injury, will not be present at the match in Udine, as confirmed by coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
The day of rest before the Udine derby was dedicated to personalized training for Joya, who carried out her work in the Trigoria area. Despite the absence of Dybala, the team tried to maintain the pace of preparation, focusing on specific exercises for the offensive phase and defense in transition.
After the 4-2 victory against Cagliari, Gasperini had already anticipated the absence of the Argentine midfielder. "He won't be in Udine. I was confident, but Paulo always takes a little longer to recover from injuries. We thought there was enough time, but that's not the case. I don't think he will be in Udine. Maybe with Sassuolo he will be there together with Koné, but I don't know", declared the coach. The decision was taken in consideration of the recovery time needed to avoid further complications.
The championship is approaching the turning point, with Roma trying to consolidate their position in the standings. Dybala's absence could affect the fluidity of the game and the ability to create scoring opportunities, but the coach has already outlined an alternative plan, focusing on other attackers and teamwork.
The next match will take place in Udine, where Roma will have to face a Udinese team who have shown strong determination in the last few matches. With Joya ready to give her all, the Giallorossi team will try to exploit every opportunity to maintain the race towards the top of the table, even without the presence of the talented Argentine midfielder.