Roma is facing the return of its key players, who are essential to the team, although their recovery requires additional patience. While the condition of defenders Hermoso and Balerdi is not worrying – both sat on the bench for 90 minutes against Cagliari due to physical discomfort after the match with Napoli, but they will be ready for Udinese – coach Gasperini will have to wait for the return of goalkeeper Svilar after the international break. Meanwhile, Dybala and Koné are expected to be fully fit for the match against Sassuolo, scheduled at the “Olimpico” on November 7.
Svilar, who returned yesterday from Belgium where he worked on recovering from the leg fracture suffered in training on October 2, has to wait. The results of the decisive examination yesterday morning led the medical staff toward a more cautious approach, eased by the excellent performances of Gollini, especially against Cagliari, where he was openly praised by Gasperini. The goalkeeper wanted to take part in the Champions League trip to Manchester, but he will stay at Trigoria to continue his personal recovery plan.
Meanwhile, Dybala hopes to return as soon as possible. The Argentine’s recovery from his muscle injury is progressing more slowly than expected, as Gasperini explained on Tuesday evening after the match with Cagliari. He will not be in Udine. “La Joya” is pushing to return against Manchester, but the yellow-red coach has projected a 100% realistic return for the match against Sassuolo. The same applies to Koné, who has a first-degree thigh injury, and for whom a return may be expected only after the international break, to avoid being sent away with the French national team. Further assessments will be made after the trip to Udine. “We are sailing with our eyes open,” Gasperini said on Tuesday evening.
Taken from La Gazzetta dello Sport