Paulo Dybala has been playing much better for Roma since Claudio Ranieri took over as head coach. The experienced tactician seems to have found the right approach for the former Juventus star, and the results were immediately noticeable. However, just as things were looking up, the worst possible news struck.During Roma’s last Serie A match against Cagliari, Dybala was substituted after just 11 minutes due to a hamstring injury. It was immediately clear that the issue was serious, and after further medical examinations, Roma fans received devastating news—surgery is required, meaning Dybala won’t return to the pitch for the rest of the season.Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery in the coming days following an injury to his left semitendinosus tendon. The player and the club have mutually agreed that this is the best course of action for an optimal recovery. Wishing Paulo a speedy recovery – we look forward to seeing… pic.twitter.com/ugkyeuloTM— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) March 20, 2025 For Roma, this is the worst possible scenario, especially in the midst of their fight for European competitions and the resurgence they’ve experienced under Ranieri. Injuries are nothing new for Argentinian player, who has struggled to stay fit throughout his career. While he has never suffered a major long-term injury, he has frequently been sidelined for short spells—often 10 days to two weeks—which makes it difficult for a player to regain form. In Serie A, no player has had as many seemingly minor injuries as Dybala, only for recovery to take longer than expected.Paulo #Dybala out for the rest of the season. The 🇦🇷 has now missed 15+ games for the 5th season in a row due to injuries:⚠️ 20/21 – 21 games⚠️ 21/22 – 23 games⚠️ 22/23 – 20 games⚠️ 23/24 – 16 games⚠️ 24/25 – 23 gamesSuch a shame for a player of his talent… 😢 pic.twitter.com/J3b1MZqqxD— Buchii:D (@8buchi8) March 20, 2025 Now, all eyes are on Roma to see how they will cope without him. After the international break, they face Lecce, followed by a crucial match against Juventus and then the Derby della Capitale against Lazio. Initial estimates suggested that Dybala might be out for just a month and could return for the season’s final stretch, but now that it’s clear he won’t be back, Ranieri will have to come up with a new plan.This season, the Argentine has played 36 matches across all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing four assists.##NAJAVA_MECA_8789756##
