Dybala, decisive test today. Belotti ahead of Abraham

Caution is a must when it comes to Paulo Dybala. José Mourinho takes a step back from the optimism that has leaked out in the last few hours. There are those who think of the classic pre-tactical, others try to trust them not yet knowing if in the end they will be able to play against Feyenoord. In the last two days he trained with the team, but the results weren’t particularly indicative: «The big question is whether he’s doing well or not. It’s a difficult situation. If it is in doubt, it will always remain in doubt.” The sessions held to date have been too bland, or, like yesterday’s, focused on tactics and therefore with a controlled expenditure of energy.

LAST TEST

This morning at trigory, however, Paulo will be subjected to a stress test to understand if the right adductor is completely healed even by straining it at high rates. Mourinho wants to be sure that he has 90 minutes in his legs, on the contrary he will put him on the bench. The anti-Feyenoord formation will depend on this choice. If Joya doesn’t suffer pain in the tryout, he will certainly start on the trocar next to Pellegrini. It is essential, especially when it is vital to score two goals without conceding to access the next round.

THE OTHER DOUBT

Tonight the offensive department will have to make the difference as it hasn’t happened for the entire season. And so, beyond the doubt related to Dybala there is also that relating to the centre-forward. Belotti appears to have an advantage over Abraham because Gallo, despite him not being able to score against Udinese, still convinced. Furthermore, the decisions in midfield also rotate on the presence or absence of Paulo: in case of absence, Cristante-Matic and Pellegrini-Wijnaldum would have guaranteed places; on the contrary, one of them will inevitably be excluded. The ballot is between Gini and Nemanja, with the Serbian slightly favored. Also in this case the choices will be finalized during the day. Cristante is fine, but the eyelid is still swollen from the cut received under the eyebrow: «The first leg performance was positive despite the result, but we will try to do even better. The Friedkins are creating a great club,” he said on the eve. Zalewski will return to the right lane after the rest session in the championship, Spinazzola is ready on the left even if the El Shaarawy card cannot be excluded. In defense, Llorente was very popular as he tries to undermine Ibañez. Confirmed Smalling and Mancini.