Dybala to return for preseason friendly with Cannes
Baldanzi missed the match against Kaiserslautern due to a muscle strain, but tests have ruled out any injuries.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Empoli player will return to training with the team in the coming days.
The same goes for Dovbyk, who is still resting after some thigh problems but is recovering.
Paulo Dybala, who was kept on precautionary rest during the trip to Germany, is also expected to return on Thursday for the friendly against Cannes at the Tre Fontane stadium.
The team is therefore approaching peak condition ahead of the first competitive matches of the season.
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