As reported by Sky Sport Italia, Roma took another blow before the final match of the group stage of the European League against Panathinaikos. The director of the club, Riki Massara, confirmed that Paulo Dybala will undergo knee surgery tomorrow and will not play in Athens.

The match starts at 22:00. This is the final round of the group phase of the tournament, and all matches are played simultaneously. Roma already guaranteed themselves a place in the playoffs, thanks to their victory over the Greek club, they secured the team's place among the highest and direct qualification to the 1/8 finals.

|? #ASRoma #UEL pic. twitter. com/hVgiFimfvJ — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) January 29, 2026 Fighting on the lava of the spare parts, and yesterday, on training, I felt pain in the knee, which I have strengthened today. The fear of damage to the ligaments or meniscus, or fastening tomorrow may indicate the seriousness of the injury.

" We will carry out all the analyzes when we return to Rome,” Massara said on Sky Sport Italia.

The club is already without Evan Ferguson, Manu Kone, Artem Dovbik, Mario Hermoso and Angelino. Despite the personnel problems, the progress of young Gravians is a positive news.

" We were blessed with a mother coach who knows how to maximize talent,” adding Massara.

Apparently, Romi and the national team of Ukraine forward Artem Dovbik underwent surgery through a ruptured left patella tendon.