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Roma Face Midweek Test Without Dybala

Serie A midweek fixtures are set to test Italy’s top clubs as injuries and tactical surprises loom. Roma will welcome Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico, but the absence of Paulo Dybala raises questions about the Giallorossi’s attacking potency. Can they secure a win without one of their star forwards, or might Cagliari exploit the gap? Meanwhile, Como’s away trip to Torino could expose hidden traps, as both sides look to capitalize on each other’s weaknesses. Napoli, Juventus and Milan also face selection dilemmas, with injuries threatening to strain squad depth during the congested schedule. The Football Italia Show, hosted by Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall, examines these fixtures, injury concerns and the potential for surprises. Viewers are encouraged to share their predictions in the comments section.

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The essential points

  1. 01Roma will host Cagliari at Stadio Olimpico, but Paulo Dybala's injury leaves them missing a key attacker.
  2. 02Como's trip to Torino could reveal hidden tactical traps as both sides look to exploit each other's weaknesses.
  3. 03Napoli, Juventus and Milan all face injury‑related selection challenges, raising doubts about squad depth for the busy midweek schedule.
  4. 04The Football Italia Show hosts Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall to analyse fixtures, injuries and the potential for surprises.
The full brief

Serie A midweek fixtures are set to test Italy’s top clubs as injuries and tactical surprises loom. Roma will welcome Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico, but the absence of Paulo Dybala raises questions about the Giallorossi’s attacking potency. Can they secure a win without one of their star forwards, or might Cagliari exploit the gap?

Meanwhile, Como’s away trip to Torino could expose hidden traps, as both sides look to capitalize on each other’s weaknesses. Napoli, Juventus and Milan also face selection dilemmas, with injuries threatening to strain squad depth during the congested schedule. The Football Italia Show, hosted by Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall, examines these fixtures, injury concerns and the potential for surprises.

Viewers are encouraged to share their predictions in the comments section.