So for those that have followed his career closely, why the drop off in play from last season IYO? Coaching? Upset that he didn't get a big raise after his big season? Confidence issues? Physical issues? Other?
I think it’s a combination of issues rather than one.
However, something that has not been addressed by anyone is the hamstring injury he suffered at the end of last season.
Dybala suffered a hamstring injury against Sampdoria on 26 July that was supposed to keep him out for at least 3 weeks. Then Sarri rushed him back when we desperately needed a goal against Lyon, and surprise surprise, he limped off injured again.
Anyone who knows anything about football knows that one of the worst things you can do to a player is to rush him back from injury, only for him to get injured again on the problem area.
It is blatantly obvious that Dybala at the moment is not in peak condition. Prior to his hamstring injury he was dribbling players for fun, now he’s refusing to take anyone on. We began seeing glimpses of his old self last game, where he completed a few dribbles (albeit without end product).