Dybala adds to Roma injury concerns as Kone suffers fresh setback
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Roma face a growing injury crisis with Paulo Dybala picking up a new concern and midfielder Kone suffering a fresh injury.
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Attributed to original sourceAfter Manu Koné left the field in tears, Roma also lost Paulo Dybala to injury during the Champions League showdown with Real Madrid.
The Giallorossi were fired up for their big night, the first Champions League fixture at the Stadio Olimpico for over seven years.
However, there were some concerns for coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who has said many times his squad is already so thin for playing in Serie A and the Champions League this season.
Roma worries intensifying ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Manu Kone of AS Roma receives medical attention after sustaining an injury during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) It was a sorry sight in the first 17 minutes, with France international Manu Koné leaving the field in tears , as he suffered another potentially serious injury.
The situation got even worse when Dybala did not come back out for the second half, making way for Rodrigo Mora.
Sky Sport Italia confirm that La Joya was suffering from a muscular issue that will need further tests to give a better idea of the damage.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Marten de Roon of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) Dybala’s career has always been affected by muscular problems, although they had seemed to be considerably improved so far this season with a run of starts.
Roma are already forced to do without goalkeeper Mile Svilar for at least a month with a fractured toe, while Bryan Cristante is dealing with a knee injury.
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What happened
Roma are dealing with mounting injury problems ahead of their upcoming fixtures, with star forward Paulo Dybala now adding to the club's concerns. The news comes alongside a separate fresh injury to midfielder Kone, deepening the selection headache for the Roma coaching staff. The double blow raises questions about squad depth and could force tactical adjustments in the short term.
Chance analysis
Roma's squad is being stretched thin at a critical moment, with two separate injury concerns hitting different areas of the pitch simultaneously. Dybala's fitness is always a major storyline for Roma given his creative burden in attack, and losing him would significantly limit their offensive threat. Kone's setback compounds the problem in midfield, where Roma already face questions about balance and rotation.
Roma face reduced attacking and midfield options in upcoming matches, potentially weakening both their chance creation and central control.