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Roma faces injury crisis ahead of Genoa match with five starters out

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:50 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Roma faces injury crisis ahead of Genoa match with five starters out

Summary

Roma is set to be without five regular starters for their upcoming match against Genoa on October 17. Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné will undergo medical tests but are not expected to play due to injuries sustained during the Champions League match against Real Madrid. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar and midfielder Bryan Cristante are also unavailable, with Svilar ruled out due to suspension. Donyell Malen will miss the game due to a one-game suspension. Roma hopes to have both Cristante and Dybala back for the Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava next week.

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Status Watch

•Roma missing five regular starters for Genoa match.
•Dybala and Koné not expected to play after injuries.
•Goalkeeper Mile Svilar and midfielder Bryan Cristante unavailable.
•Donyell Malen serving a one-game suspension.
•Roma aims for player returns in Champions League next week.

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7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Roma injury crisis as five regular starters set to miss Genoa clash

What they're saying

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Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné will undergo medical tests today, but they are not expected to be available against Genoa tomorrow, which means Gian Piero Gasperini will have to cope without five regular ...
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