Roma optimistic over Dybala, but Koné a cause for concern
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - SEPTEMBER 10: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma holds the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
Roma are optimistic that Paulo Dybala has avoided a serious injury, but there is more concern over Manu Koné after both limped out of Wednesday’s 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid.
According to ANSA, via MilanNews, Dybala felt tightness in his right calf before being withdrawn at half-time. Gian Piero Gasperini put it down to fatigue after the game, and the forward’s entourage confirmed on Thursday morning that the problem should not be serious.
Roma may not even need to send him for further tests, although he remains a doubt for Saturday’s clash with Genoa.
Roma’s Koné awaits tests on thigh injury
The bigger worry is Koné, who limped off with a problem in his right thigh after just 17 minutes, covering his face with his shirt as he left the pitch.
The France international is now awaiting tests, and his fitness record will add to Roma’s anxiety. He suffered a second-degree strain in his right thigh against Milan in January and a second-degree hamstring tear in the same leg against Bologna in March.
Gasperini is already without Mile Svilar and Bryan Cristante, and losing Koné for any length of time would be a major blow to his midfield.
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