AS Roma is preparing for their upcoming Serie A fixture against Fiorentina this Sunday, October 5th, with a crucial update on their squad`s fitness. While new summer signing Leon Bailey is confirmed to miss the match, there`s growing optimism within the Giallorossi camp regarding Paulo Dybala`s potential availability.
According to reports from Sky Sport Italy, Leon Bailey is Roma`s only guaranteed absentee. The Jamaican winger suffered an injury during his inaugural training session with the club and is not expected to return to action until after the October international break.
Paulo Dybala, on the other hand, has been engaging in individual training sessions as he strives to fully recover from a hamstring injury. His progress is being closely monitored as the team hopes for his swift return.
Dybala`s Potential Role: Squad Inclusion Likely, Starting Unlikely
Although there`s a good chance Dybala could be included in the squad traveling to Florence, it is highly improbable that he will be named in the starting eleven. Should the Argentine forward demonstrate sufficient fitness to be considered, head coach José Mourinho is anticipated to introduce him from the substitutes` bench, carefully managing his reintroduction to competitive play.
Ensuring their star player gets valuable minutes without risking a recurrence of his injury is a delicate balancing act for the coaching staff. However, with the current squad depth at his disposal, Mourinho is well-equipped to manage Dybala`s return cautiously and effectively.
