PAULO DYBALA NEWS

Productive against Atalanta Dybala took four shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created four scoring chances and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Dybala returned to the Xi after a calf injury and did not disappoint despite the loss as he paced his team in all the major offensive categories and hit the crossbar with a great free kick in the stoppage time. He has scored three times, provided two assists, taken 25 shots and created 15 chances in the last seven matches. Juventus will visit Salernitana Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Created two chances against Chelsea Dybala (calf) took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two chances created and drew one foul in 31 minutes in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Dybala returned after missing one game with a calf injury and had decent volume considering his minutes and the result of the game. He has good chances to be back in the XI in Saturday's home game against Atalanta. He has tallied six goals, four assists and 44 crosses in 12 matches. Juventus will face Atalanta at home Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Carrick coaches United, Xavi's Barca faces Benfica

Manchester United heads to Villarreal with an interim coach and a chance to qualify for the Champions League knockout stage with a game to spare

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available versus Chelsea Dybala (calf) will be called up for Tuesday's game against Chelsea, but he might not be risked, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Dybala practiced fully Monday as his calf problem as healed, but the coaching staff could err on the side of caution given that Juventus have already punched their ticket to the elimination stage. Given the absences in other roles, Dejan Kulusevski and Federico Chiesa might join Alvaro Morata or Moise Kean up front Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio game Dybala (calf) was omitted from Juventus' squad list to face Lazio Saturday.

Impact Dybala is not dealing with a major problem, but the training staff will err on the side of caution to avoid more severe injuries. Federico Chiesa and Alvaro Morata will likely partner up front, with Juan Cuadrado playing on the right flank. Dejan Kulusevski and Kaio Jorge will have better chances of seeing minutes with Dybala out, however Moise Kean is back for this one.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Lazio match Dybala did not suffer a strain but he is nursing some muscle fatigue in the tibial muscle, Juventus announced.

Impact Dybala is not dealing with a major issue, but he has little time to shake it off ahead of Saturday's game. The coach will likely shed some light on his status in the pre-match presser, but it is possible they will play it safe.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Brazil clash Dybala (calf) was unavailable for Tuesday's game against Brazil and is questionable for Saturday's match with Lazio, SportMediaset reports.

Impact Dybala is nursing a calf problem that might cost him some time even though it is not believed to be overly serious. He will head back to Italy to take further tests. Federico Chiesa will likely move to the frontline if Dybala was unavailable or limited Saturday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf problem Dybala subbed off early against Uruguay due to a calf ailment, but the issue does not appear severe and it was mostly a precautionary move, SportMediaset reports.

Impact Dybala will stay with the national team ahead of the second game on the schedule and will not fly back in advance as a further indication that the injury is not overly concerning. However, it remains to be seen whether he will be 100 percent for next Saturday's road game versus Lazio.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in Argentina game Dybala left the match against Uruguay at halftime due to an undisclosed muscular problem, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Dybala got his first start with Argentina in two years, but he was forced to bow out early. He will soon be assessed by the medical staff to determine the severity of the problem and whether he will head to back to Italy before the second fixture on the schedule.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Fiorentina Dybala took three shots (zero on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), drew three fouls and had two successful take-ons in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Dybala lacked precision in the final third and could not replicate the scintillating performance he had versus Zenit, but he still put up decent numbers. He has posted six goals, four assists, 43 shot and 19 chances created in 11 matches. Juventus will face Lazio away after the break.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi called up for Argentina qualifiers despite injury

Lionel Messi was included in the Argentina squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil despite having struggled with a knee injury in recent weeks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Involved in three of four goals Dybala scored twice and had an assist while taking eight shots (three on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and creating three chances during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Zenit.

Impact Dybala found the back of the net in the 11th and 58th minutes before setting up Alvaro Morata in the 82nd to play a role in three of Juventus' four goals. The goals upped the attackers total to three in the Champions League while his assist was the first in the competition.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern, Juventus through to Champions League knockout rounds

Robert Lewandowski has scored a hat trick on his 100th Champions League appearance to lead Bayern Munich into the last-16 with a 5-2 rout of Benfica

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus secures spot in Champions League knockout phase

Paulo Dybala has scored twice and Juventus has beaten Zenit St. Petersburg 4-2 to secure a spot in the Champions League knockout rounds with two matches to spare

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires eight shots in Verona game Dybala took eight shots (one on target), sent in three crosses, drew five fouls and had three successful take-ons in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Verona.

Impact Dybala tried to lead the comeback, but his best efforts were stopped either by the woodwork or by Lorenzo Montipo. He posted a new season high for shots. Despite Juventus' struggles, he has produced when healthy. He has notched four goals, four assists, 32 shots and 16 chances created in nine games. Juventus will host Zenit in Champions League Tuesday and then Fiorentina Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Just like dad: Giovanni Simeone making his mark in Serie A

Giovanni Simeone is finally starting to emerge from his father’s shadow in Serie A

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist against Sassuolo Dybala took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Dybala was by far the peppiest Juventus striker in this one. He rattled the post with a scorcher in the first half and picked out Weston McKennie on a long free-kick to set up the equalizer. He has been excellent when available as he has posted four goals, three assists, 24 shots and 15 chances in eight games. Juventus will face Verona away Saturday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sassuolo wins 2-1 at Juventus on Lopez goal in stoppage time

Massimilano Allegri’s 200th match in charge of Juventus has ended in defeat as Sassuolo scored late to snatch a 2-1 victory in Turin in Serie A

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dybala returns to rescue Juventus in 1-1 draw at Inter Paulo Dybala returned from injury to rescue Juventus as it snatched a 1-1 draw at Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

Scores against Inter Dybala (thigh) took four shots (two on target), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and buried a PK in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Dybala had an excellent showing in his return from injury despite the limited playing time, as he paced his team in shots and equalized the game late by keeping his aplomb from the penalty spot. He has notched four goals, two assists, 22 shots and 12 chances created in six games. His return is going to affect mostly Federico Chiesa and Juan Cuadrado, although Federico Bernardeschi suffered a potentially serious injury in this one. Juventus will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala returns to rescue Juventus in 1-1 draw at Inter

Paulo Dybala returned from injury to rescue Juventus as it snatched a 1-1 draw at Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against Inter Dybala (thigh) has logged two full practices and will resume being an option in Sunday's clash with Inter, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Dybala missed more time than expected, but he respected the indication provided last week by the coach. He will most likely come off the bench at first, with Alvaro Morata and Federico Chiesa as the favorites to start up front Sunday. Chiesa will move back to the flank once Dybala will be ready for full minutes. He has tallied three goals, two assists, 18 shots and ten chances created in six appearances.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'We're set to extend Paulo Dybala's contract' - Juventus chief Nedved Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has revealed that the club are close to extending the contract of Paulo Dybala. The 27-year-old, whose...

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Barcelona plays for Champions League survival

Barcelona needs to find a way to beat Dynamo Kyiv at home to have a realistic chance of advancing to the knockout stage of the Champions League

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss more time Dybala needs 7/10 more days to recover from his thigh injury, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Dybala avoided a strain, but he will still miss significant time since he picked up the injury in late September. Federico Chiesa and Juan Cuadrado have moved to more offensive positions with Dybala on the mend.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE