The injury occurred during Roma’s 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday, and the club confirmed on Thursday that Dybala will undergo surgery in the coming days. “Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery following an injury to his left semitendinosus tendon,” Roma stated. “The player and the club have mutually agreed that this is the best course of action for an optimal recovery.”
Dybala’s absence is a major blow for Roma, who have been in impressive form under interim manager Claudio Ranieri. The team is currently on a 13-match unbeaten run in Serie A and has won six consecutive league games, propelling them to seventh place in the standings. However, they remain four points behind fourth-placed Bologna, who hold the final Champions League qualification spot.
Roma last competed in the Champions League during the 2018-19 season and have been striving to return to Europe’s elite competition. Their recent elimination from the Europa League by Athletic Bilbao further underscores the importance of securing a top-four finish in Serie A.
Dybala, who joined Roma from Juventus in 2022, has been a key figure for the team despite his recurring injury issues. This season, the Argentine forward has scored six goals in 24 appearances across all competitions. However, his injury struggles have persisted, and he has not played 30 or more Serie A matches in a single season since the 2019-20 campaign, when he featured in 33 games for Juventus.
The injury has also ruled Dybala out of Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, further compounding his frustrations.
With Dybala sidelined, Roma will need to rely on other attacking options to maintain their push for a Champions League spot. The team’s recent form under Ranieri has been encouraging, but the loss of their talismanic playmaker will undoubtedly test their depth and resilience in the final stretch of the season.