Roma Lose Dovbyk for 4–6 Weeks With Rectus Femoris Tendon Injury

The setback further thins Roma’s forward options during their stint at the top of Serie A.

Overview

Medical tests reported by Sky Sport Italia identified damage to the tendon of Dovbyk’s left rectus femoris.
Dovbyk was injured in Sunday’s 2–0 win over Udinese and was replaced by Tommaso Baldanzi.
Gian Piero Gasperini is left with limited attacking choices as recovery timelines are monitored.
Evan Ferguson is out with an ankle problem, and Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey are recovering from muscle issues.
Roma’s victory over Udinese lifted them to the summit of Serie A, level on 24 points with Inter.