Paulo Dybala is moving toward a return for AS Roma after new tests and a calf problem that has now been described as fully recovered. He did partial work with the group on Sunday 25 October, and the expectation is that he will be in the squad for Tuesday 27 October's home game against Cagliari.
Roma's latest training update
Sky Sport Italia reported that Dybala trained with the group on Sunday morning and was in good physical condition, after also working on Saturday while his teammates were away at Napoli. Angelo Mangiante said Dybala is therefore recovered and, with all probability, Gian Piero Gasperini will call him up for the AS Roma vs Cagliari match at the Olimpico.
That still leaves the starting role open to debate. The clearest line from the reporting is a squad return and a likely place on the bench, not a guaranteed place in the XI.
Dybala's availability matters because he is not coming back as a passenger. He has 4 Serie A goal contributions this season, and Roma's league form has given the squad update extra weight, with the club third in Serie A and unbeaten in its last 15 league matches.
Roberto Gagliardini, speaking to TuttoMercatoWeb, said Cagliari know the size of the task: "We know the difficulty of the match against Roma, but as in every game we will try to give our all and bring points home." That is the backdrop for Tuesday, with Roma likely to regain one of their most decisive attackers even if he starts from the bench.
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