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Dybala and Bailey Cleared as Roma Host Group-Leading Midtjylland in Europa League Test

Gasperini says the recovered forwards will be available for Thursday’s match.

Overview

  • Midtjylland lead the Europa League field with four wins from four, while Roma have two wins and two losses and sit 18th with six points in the league-phase table.
  • Gasperini confirmed Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey have healed and should be available, though he noted their minutes remain to be determined.
  • The coach praised Midtjylland’s evolution and said he expects an open game between two sides looking to score.
  • Evan Ndicka and Neil El Aynaoui are expected to be unavailable from the Como fixture due to Africa Cup of Nations call-ups, according to Gasperini.
  • Gasperini urged restraint ahead of the January window and reporters expect only limited rotation for Thursday, with some outlets projecting Evan Ferguson to start.