Cristante Doubtful for Roma Trip to Como After Knee Problem

Roma have prepared Marten De Roon to step in to protect the side’s midfield balance if their captain is unavailable.

Overview

Bryan Cristante missed Italy duty earlier because of lower‑back pain and has been training alone at Roma’s Trigoria base rather than with the full squad.
He has since reported inflammation in his right knee, a new issue that has left his availability for the away match at Como uncertain.
La Gazzetta, cited by Football Italia, says Roma medical staff will assess the knee over the coming days and do not currently view the problem as a long‑term injury.
Marten De Roon has been prepared to start in Cristante’s role to preserve the team’s physicality and balance in midfield.
Cristante’s absence would force tactical adjustments from Gian Piero Gasperini and the squad will wait for medical updates before finalising the Como lineup.