Gasperini: ‘Roma need to win in the Champions League, Dybala needs a few more weeks’

Gian Piero Gasperini does not need reminding that Roma need three points against Slovan Bratislava…

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Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:25 PM

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Gian Piero Gasperini stated Roma must beat Slovan Bratislava and confirmed Paulo Dybala needs weeks to recover from injury.
Roma have earned just one point from their first two Champions League league phase games this season.
Gasperini estimated that around 10 or 11 points will be needed to secure progression to the knockout rounds.

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Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini stated that his team must secure a victory against Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. Speaking ahead of the home fixture at the Stadio Olimpico, Gasperini also confirmed that forward Paulo Dybala will be sidelined for a few more weeks after tests revealed a small injury.

Roma have collected just one point from their opening two Champions League matches following a 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce and a 4-3 loss to Real Madrid. Gasperini also touched on squad depth, noting Bryan Cristante could return against Napoli and praising young talents Emmanuele Lulli and Rodrigo Mora.

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Gasperini: ‘Roma need to win in the Champions League, Dybala needs a few more weeks’

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