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 LeagueOCTOBER 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
Old rivals: Mourinho meets Allegri in Serie A throwback
There’s never been any love lost between Jose Mourinho and Massimiliano AllegriOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late Locatelli goal sees Juventus beat Torino 1-0 in derby
Manuel Locatelli scored a late winner as Juventus managed a narrow 1-0 win over Torino in their Serie A derbyOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Koeman under pressure as Barcelona visits Atlético
Ronald Koeman could be facing his last game in charge of Barcelona when it faces a challenging trip to defending champion Atlético MadridOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Juventus beats defending champion Chelsea 1-0 in CL
Italy forwards Federico Chiesa and Federico Bernardeschi ran consistently through the heart of Chelsea’s defense and Juventus convincingly beat the injury-depleted trophy defender...SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Barca, United under pressure in Champions League
Manchester United will be under serious pressure to qualify if it loses at home to Villarreal after starting group play with a shocking defeat at Young Boys in SwitzerlandSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Argentina calls up 3 EPL players for World Cup qualifiers
Argentina has summoned three English Premier League players for three South American World Cup qualifiers next monthSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avoids severe issues Dybala has been diagnosed with a pull of the semitendinosus muscle in the left thigh, Juventus announced.
Impact Dybala was in a great deal of pain when he subbed off, but the injury is less serious than anticipated. He will skip the next two matches against Chelsea and Torino, but he should be able to return right after the second break. Dejan Kulusevsk and Federico Bernardeschi will absorb his playing time.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dybala off injured as Juventus labors to 3-2 win over Samp
Paulo Dybala left the field in tears shortly after scoring to set Juventus on the way to a 3-2 victory over Sampdoria in Serie ASEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with thigh problem Dybala will likely miss the two matches coming up next week due to a thigh injury, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact Dybala limped off 20 minutes into the game Sunday and he appears to have suffered a substantial injury. He tweeted that he will take some tests Monday. Dejan Kulusevski and Moise Kean are next in line in the Juventus attack.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, leaves injured Dybala scored a goal but left injured during the first half of Sunday's match with Sampdoria.
Impact Dybala opened the scoring in the tenth minute but left with a non-contact injury ten minutes after scoring. All indications point to a muscular issue for the forward, but more information should be available ahead of Juventus' Champions League match with Chelsea mid week.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dybala close to signing new long-term Juventus contract ' Goal.com Paulo Dybala is close to signing new long-term contract at Juventus, Goal can confirm.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Fires six shots versus Spezia Dybala took six shots (four on target), sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Spezia.
Impact Dybala put up big numbers and paced his team in shooting, but he was unable to put one past the goalkeeper and was not involved in the three goals. He has scored twice thus far, adding two assists, 16 shots and six chances crated in five matches. Juventus will host Sampdoria Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Milan Dybala sent in three crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.
Impact Dybala set up the early goal with a clever through ball after a corner kick for Milan, springing Alvaro Morata loose on the open field. He paced his side in crosses and chances, but he took just one shot. He has tallied two goals, two assists ten shots and six chances created in four games. Juventus will visit Spezia Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mourinho has 1st defeat with Roma; Juventus still can't win
José Mourinho had his first defeat as Roma coach as his side surprisingly lost 3-2 at Hellas Verona in Serie ASEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores PK against Malmo Dybala took three shots (two on target), drew three fouls, had four successful take-ons and scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Malmo.
Impact Dybala had a solid performance and found the target from the penalty spot despite slipping during his attempt. He is poised for a starring role following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. He has scored twice, provided one assist and added nine shots, eight crosses and three chances in three seasonal appearances. Juventus will host Milan Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern tops Barça 3-0, United loses, Lukaku powers Chelsea
It has been a tale of three strikers for the start of the Champions League group stageSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Juventus beats Malmo 3-0 for 1st win since Ronaldo's exit
Juventus claimed its first win of the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era by beating Malmo 3-0 in the Champions League after a flurry of first-half goalsSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo's Juventus exit means 'this will be Dybala's team', says Chiellini ' Goal.com Giorgio Chiellini admits that Juventus were overly focused on Cristiano Ronaldo during the Portuguese's time at the club, with Paulo Dybala being tipped to step up and become the t...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • GOAL.COM
No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1
No Cristiano RonaldoSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will not play against Napoli Dybala will not be called up for Saturday's game against Napoli due to a late return from international duties, coach Massimiliano Allegri.
Impact Dybala will miss this one as the coach elected to hold out all the South American players that would return to Italy on match-day. Alvaro Morata, Moise Kean and Dejan Kulusevski will be the top offensive choices Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McKennie doesn't dress for qualifier after violating rules
Midfielder Weston McKennie did not dress for a World Cup qualifier against Canada after violating team COVID-19 rulesSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Underwhelming versus Empoli Dybala took three shots (one on target), sent in six crosses (zero accurate), drew one foul and had one successful take-on in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.
Impact Dybala had to shoulder the whole weight of the attack in the first half and mostly struggled to get it going, plus he misfired in a few attempts from decent positions. He is set to have a major role due to the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. He had shined in the opener. Juventus will face Napoli away in two weeks.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo
Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano RonaldoAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
