Regarding Dybala's impressive availability this season, La Gazzetta dello Sport published an article revealing that a new training method has allowed Dybala to distribute his load evenly, significantly reducing the muscle injuries he previously suffered.

After Cristante and Hermoso, it's now Dybala's turn. In a list that probably no one would have predicted "the Jewel" would top in August, this ranking measures players by playing time. He has logged a remarkable 406 minutes in Serie A, averaging 82 minutes per game. In many of these matches, the Argentine—completely revitalized under Gasperini's coaching—has performed increasingly impressively. Dybala knew the coach from his early twenties at Palermo, when he embraced the rigors of the pitch with joy. Now, at almost 33, Paulo has rediscovered the agility of his Sicilian years, but with greater maturity. This maturity is a key factor in Roma's push for the title.

"He still has the passion for playing, and you can see he's in great form," Gasperini stated candidly yesterday at the Sports Festival. "In recent years, he was quite injury-prone, constantly battling muscle problems. I always believed the root cause was his training regimen. People used to tell me his muscles were as fragile as silk. But he has an excellent physical foundation, and now that his training is properly structured, his early-season performance has been outstanding; he hasn't missed a minute." These words from the coach carry significant weight. During the international break, Dybala trained continuously with the squad, and his finishing has also improved—a weakness that had limited his effectiveness in previous months. Gasperini's arrival was a decisive factor in Dybala's choice to stay. After an injury-plagued season that had limited his performance at Roma since the Mourinho era, Dybala ultimately accepted a 50% pay cut and turned down the opportunity to rejoin Juventus, committing to Roma. The coach from Grugliasco makes no exceptions for him: "As long as he's fit, he must play." There's no concern about forced rotation or re-injury risk.

So where does this new, resilient Dybala come from? His technical ability and tactical intelligence remain as sharp as ever; the secret lies in his muscles, but even more so in his mindset. The birth of his daughter, Gia, undoubtedly provided additional motivation. However, one of the true architects of his competitive rebirth is Alessandro Pirati. Last summer, Gasperini specifically brought this fitness specialist to Roma, having previously worked together at Genoa. Over 22 years at Genoa, Pirati helped players like Thiago Motta and Perotti return to form. Dybala trusts him completely. The biggest innovation in physical conditioning is the daily incorporation of Pilates work, which Dybala and his wife Oriana also use consistently at home.

With this equipment, Paulo can train without resistance or with adjustable elastic bands. Previously, in addition to team training, Dybala would hire external private physiotherapists and fitness coaches for individual sessions. Pirati insisted on consolidating all training under unified management at Trigoria, and succeeded. All of Dybala's training programs are now completed under Roma's coaching staff supervision, preventing physical overload from conflicting training methods and enabling continuous, coordinated monitoring of GPS data and fatigue levels. Pirati's program doesn't simply pursue absolute strength; it focuses on muscular balance and proprioception. Through targeted postural training and dynamic exercises, the Argentine has learned to distribute his body's load evenly. This has substantially reduced the recurrent minor muscle injuries he suffered in past seasons, enabling him to complete preseason fully, and the results are now evident.

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