Roma director Ricky Massara insists Paulo Dybala’s operation ‘is not going to have an effect on’ the choice to supply him a brand new contract, whereas there may be squad rotation in opposition to Genoa.
It kicks off on the Stadio Luigi Ferraris at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET).
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That is crunch time of the marketing campaign for the Giallorossi, as a result of whereas the Europa League Spherical of 16 tie in opposition to Bologna is arising on Thursday, additionally they face stress from Como and Juventus to maintain maintain of a prime 4 Serie A spot.
Massara on Roma modifications and Dybala state of affairs
WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Frederic Massara, Sporting Director of AS Roma, appears on previous to the pre-season pleasant match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Observe Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Picture by Clive Mason/Getty Pictures)
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The most important shock is Lorenzo Venturino getting his first Serie A begin in opposition to his father or mother membership, as he arrived from Genoa in January on mortgage with an possibility to purchase.
“Venturino has all the time had a constructive affect when known as upon, with enthusiasm and confidence, so we’re very happy with what he has been doing,”
There was double dangerous information this week, as each Paulo Dybala and Evan Ferguson required surgical procedure, with Matias Soulé, Mario Hermoso, Artem Dovbyk and suspended Wesley not making the journey both.
“It’s true that now we have numerous accidents concentrated within the assault, which is a coincidence that doesn’t assist. We’ve bought El Shaarawy again, Robinio Vaz may be very younger and nonetheless adapting to a brand new league after arriving solely six weeks in the past. There can be time for him, Zaragoza and Venturino to develop over the course of the season.”
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma celebrates a aim through the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Pictures)
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Dybala has been dominated out for not less than six weeks now with meniscus surgical procedure, so will this affect Roma’s resolution on whether or not or to not supply him a brand new contract?
“This doesn’t have an effect on the problem, we didn’t discuss Paulo’s contract earlier than the harm and we don’t suppose it’s truthful to speak about it now. We simply hope he can get better as shortly as attainable, this is not going to have an effect on our rapport with Dybala or the membership’s technique,” assured Massara.
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma warms up prior the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Through del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)
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Roma’s medical workers confronted criticism for not suggesting an operation earlier, because it appears the meniscus within the knee had been broken for over a month.
“I don’t want to get into the medical particulars, it’s all the time higher to strive conservative therapy first and give attention to the well being of the gamers. That’s the precedence. Not less than this resolves the issue and we’ll quickly have him totally match.”
Final week’s 3-3 draw with Juventus felt like a missed alternative, fumbling a 3-1 result in concede the equaliser in stoppages and confirming Roma’s poor report within the large video games.