Roma radio pundits debated whether coach Gian Piero Gasperini should allow Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina to travel to Argentina for Lionel Messi's international farewell match, a fixture described as a once-in-a-lifetime national event. Gasperini has reportedly forbidden both players from making the journey, citing the long distance and the fixture against Como scheduled for days after their return. The debate centred on whether the historical significance of Messi's retirement party outweighs professional duty to the club.
Carina suggested that if Dybala personally asked Gasperini for permission, "I would find it hard to think Gasperini would say no." He argued that Dybala, described as one of the world's strongest players, should be allowed to attend an epochal moment, and noted that Gasperini's decision to grant four days of rest implied the team could manage without the pair. However, Agresti countered that respecting the club paying their salaries demands a different choice, and warned of fatigue affecting the Como match: "If Dybala doesn't touch the ball or is tired against Como, what happens?" Torri stated at Mana Mana Sport that Roma and Gasperini "have every right to prevent them from making a long journey and returning a few hours before the Como match," though he acknowledged how difficult refusing such an invitation is.
Other commentators focused on secondary issues. Orsi called the ban "exaggerated" given the event is unique and will never happen again. Ordine raised questions about consistency, noting that Roma has already faced criticism from the Dutch national team coach over Donyell Malen's absence from recent fixtures without clear explanation. Pugliese emphasised the historical weight: "This is a historic event. He is the strongest player of recent years, in Argentina he is considered the god of football. Not sending him there would not be received well. We are talking about Dybala, Roma's most important player: it would create a problem in the dressing room." He predicted Gasperini would ultimately allow the trip, with "three and a half days to recover."
The fixture against Como is scheduled days after the Argentina farewell match. No final decision from Gasperini was reported in the article.
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