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Dybala set to lead Roma's bid to return to the top; Soulé and Mora in contention
·14 September 2026·2h ago

Dybala set to lead Roma's bid to return to the top; Soulé and Mora in contention

Source: Forza Roma

Paulo Dybala will start for Roma this afternoon, most likely playing behind Donyell Malen, as head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed on 13 September at Trigoria during his press conference and in subsequent remarks to journalists at the Fulvio Bernardini training ground. Gasperini's guiding principle is simple: if a player is fit, he plays. Dybala's task will be to orchestrate Roma's attacking play in service of the Dutch striker. The pair produced immediate impact in their previous encounter eight months ago at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, combining for two goals in the opening 26 minutes—though the first was ruled out for a marginally tight offside decision.

Dybala has been in dazzling form, having already provided four assists across Roma's first three league matches this season. His combination with Malen mirrors the creative thrust Roma will deploy today. The key tactical question centres on who will occupy the left flank alongside him: either Matías Soulé or Rodrigo Mora. Soulé appears favoured, given his experience at this level, though Gasperini offered warm words about the young Portuguese player on 13 September. Mora is naturally more suited to play on the left wing than Soulé, which adds genuine uncertainty to the selection. The decision will remain in doubt until shortly before kickoff.

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Se sta bene gioca. È il mantra di Gian Piero Gasperini, ribadito anche ieri a Trigoria, sia durante la conferenza stampa sia dopo, quando il mister si è intrattenuto con i giornalisti presenti nel centro sportivo Fulvio Bernardini. Ed allora niente riposo, oggi pomeriggio Paulo Dybala sarà…

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