Paulo Dybala is back in contention for AS Roma, but faces direct competition from Matías Soulé for a starting role in attack. The news, reported by Sky Sport Italia, comes as the Giallorossi sit top of Serie A with six points and a +8 goal difference from two wins.
Who will start against Atalanta?
Manager Daniele De Rossi now has a welcome selection headache in his forward line. Paulo Dybala has recovered from a fitness issue that sidelined him and has completed all training sessions with the squad. At the same time, Matías Soulé has impressed during preparation, showing the form that made him a key signing. This creates a genuine head-to-head battle for the trequartista or right-wing position in De Rossi's system. The manager's choice will shape the look of the attack for the upcoming league fixture.
What is the team's current form?
Roma approaches this dilemma from a position of strength in the standings. The team has won its first two Serie A matches, scoring eight goals and conceding none. This perfect start, with six points from two games, gives De Rossi the calm needed to manage his squad optimally. He can assess each player's physical condition without the pressure of a poor result. All updated data on the league campaign is available on our standings page.
How has the team prepared?
This week's training sessions at Trigoria have been intense and allowed every player to state their case. Dybala has worked to regain match sharpness after his absence, while Soulé has confirmed his technical qualities and freshness. The rest of the squad is in optimal condition, with the defensive unit particularly solid after two consecutive clean sheets. The complete roster can be viewed in the site's squad section.
What are the upcoming challenges?
Following the match against Atalanta, Roma faces another away trip in Serie A. The next fixture is scheduled for September 14th against Torino, currently fourteenth in the table. The schedule in the coming weeks, with several midweek rounds, will require heavy squad rotation, making every player important. The full match program is visible in our fixtures calendar. De Rossi's decision on Dybala and Soulé may therefore be just the first of many strategic rotations.
