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Leon Bailey Suffers Suspected Rectus Femoris Injury at Roma, MRI Due Within 48 Hours

Early assessments point to a layoff of several weeks pending definitive tests.

Overview

  • AS Roma reported a suspected myotendinous lesion of Bailey’s right rectus femoris sustained during training.
  • Further imaging is scheduled within 24–48 hours to establish severity, and rehabilitation has begun at the Fulvio Bernardini center.
  • Initial reporting suggests an absence of roughly three weeks to about one month, subject to MRI confirmation.
  • He is set to miss the Serie A opener and will likely miss the second match, with a debut expected after the international break.
  • Bailey joined from Aston Villa on a €2 million loan with a €22 million buy option that can become an obligation under appearance and European qualification conditions.