‘Dybala will have tests on new problem , Carrasco off the table’

LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma warms up prior the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio By way of del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photographs)

Roma director Ricky Massara confirms Paulo Dybala will ‘have exams’ on his knee tomorrow, so received’t play towards Panathinaikos, whereas Yannick Carrasco is ‘off the desk.’

It kicks off on the Spyros Louis stadium in Athens at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

You’ll be able to observe all of the build-up and motion because it occurs from this sport and Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs. Bologna on the Liveblog.

That is the ultimate spherical of the league part within the match and due to this fact all of the matches are performed concurrently.

The Giallorossi are already assured a spot within the play-offs, however know a win right here would safe a prime eight end and due to this fact direct entry to the Spherical of 16.

Roma have contemporary Dybala concern

Dybala is on the bench, however there have been stories right this moment he had a knee twinge in coaching yesterday and the ache intensified right this moment, so exams are anticipated tomorrow to see if there may be ligament or meniscus harm.

“With this ache, it’s extra prudent for him to relaxation right this moment. We’re not notably anxious, however clearly we are going to do all of the exams after we return to Rome tomorrow morning,” defined Massara on Sky Sport Italia.

Already out of motion are Manu Kone, Evan Ferguson, Artem Dovbyk, Mario Hermoso and Angelino, whereas Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz are cup-tied till the knockouts.

The optimistic information is that Gian Piero Gasperini has seen important enchancment from the likes of squad gamers Jan Ziolkowski, Daniele Ghilardi and Niccolò Pisilli.

“We began a brand new period, attempting to convey down the common age of the squad, and that additionally means younger gamers want time to develop and enhance. We’re lucky to have an ideal coach who is aware of the best way to develop and benefit from expertise like no one else.”

The switch window remains to be open for a couple of extra days and Roma have been linked with Atalanta’s Kamaldeen Sulemana, additionally a goal for Napoli.

“Many names are talked about in these closing days of the switch window and we’ll see, all of the golf equipment together with us are trying round for alternatives if we will enhance the crew, however there’s nothing imminent,” assured Massara.

In the event that they do herald any extra gamers, are Roma trying particularly for an attacking huge man who can lower inside and shoot?

“We had recognized the ahead line because the one which wanted to be accomplished. We signed Malen, Vaz and Venturino, all gamers who may give us an enormous hand, and we’ll see if there are another alternatives.”

There have been additionally stories of a pursuit for Al-Shabab FC winger Yannick Carrasco.

“We had thought of Carrasco, however that choice is totally off the desk now.”

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