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Dybala aims for return as Roma prepares for Slovan clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Dybala aims for return as Roma prepares for Slovan clash
Summary

Roma prepares for their Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava following a 2-0 victory over Genoa. Paulo Dybala missed the match against Genoa due to a strained calf muscle but is aiming to return to training and possibly be available for the bench against Slovan. This recovery session is crucial as Roma also looks ahead to a weekend match against Napoli, where Dybala hopes to start. Bryan Cristante is also dealing with knee inflammation but shares a similar goal of returning for upcoming fixtures.

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  • •Roma won 2-0 against Genoa in their last match.
  • •Dybala is recovering from a calf strain and aims to return soon.
  • •The upcoming Champions League match is scheduled for Tuesday night.
  • •Cristante is also sidelined with knee inflammation.
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  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Dybala aiming to be called up against Slovan
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After their 2-0 win against Genoa, Roma are now focused on Tuesday night’s Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. After a completely emergency match, Gasperini hopes to recover some of hi...

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