La Joya, with only a single goal this season (and that too from a penalty kick), anticipates tomorrow night’s eagerly-awaited match as an opportunity to net his first goal from open play; past experiences are in his favor.

It is certain that Paulo Dybala is not enjoying his best time since being in Roma. Throughout the early months of the 2024-25 season, La Joya, remaining in the Capital city amidst the intense summer rumors, has clocked up 10 appearances in Serie A and the Europa League with a solitary goal against Udinese, incidentally from the penalty spot. Tomorrow evening’s match against Torino will be a crucial one for the Giallorossi, with coach Juric under significant pressure. However, when Dybala faces the Granata, he becomes a matador: With 21 career appearances in the Series A and the Coppa Italia against the Piedmontese while playing for Palermo, Juventus, and Roma, garnished by 9 goals and 3 assists. The last precedent? It was on February 26th, when the number 21 of the yellow-red team decided the match at the Olimpico with a hat-trick (3-2 the final result), showcasing his entire skillset: penalty conversion, left-footed shot to the corner from 25 metres out (and a hug with Mister De Rossi), exchange in the box with Lukaku, and a left-footer to cross. Moreover, tomorrow night, the Argentine should play with fewer defensive responsibilities, which could potentially facilitate his hunt for his first field goal of the season.