Dybala’s likely return date revealed after latest medical tests

Paulo Dybala is expected to miss Saturday's Serie A match against Napoli, but Roma hope the Argentine will be available for the following mid-week fixture against Cagliari.

Roma star Dybala is close to returning to action. According to Sky Sport Italia , the latest medical tests showed that the Argentine's recovery is progressing well.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Fenerbahce SK and AS Roma at Fenerbahce Sükrü Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi on September 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)

Although Dybala is expected to miss tomorrow's big Serie A match against Napoli at the Stadio Maradona, Roma are confident their star attacker will be in the squad for next Tuesday's home league game against Cagliari.

Dybala has missed the last two games against Genoa in Serie A and Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League due to a calf injury.

DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 15: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma at Signal Iduna Park on August 15, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Donyell Malen with Paulo Dybala and Wesley Franca of AS Roma celebrates during the Serie A match between AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on August 24, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

He has provided four assists in eight appearances across all competitions this season.

Roma sit third in the Serie A table with 17 points, two fewer than table leaders Lazio and Inter. The Giallorossi have scored 16 goals in seven league games and conceded only three, giving them the league's best defence.