Roma's Manu Koné Out One Month With Second-Degree Thigh Strain

Overview

• Medical exams on Monday revealed a second-degree strain in Koné’s right thigh, with Italian outlets including Sky Sport Italia reporting a recovery timeline of about one month.
• Koné exited the 1-1 draw with Milan after pulling up near the hour mark during a tussle with Adrien Rabiot and was replaced by Niccolò Pisilli.
• The 24-year-old appeared distressed as he left the field, having gestured immediately to the bench after feeling the injury.
• Koné has logged 29 appearances this season across all competitions for Roma, contributing two goals and one assist after arriving in 2024 from Borussia Mönchengladbach for €18 million.
• Coach Gian Piero Gasperini is already without Artem Dovbyk, Devyne Rensch, Mario Hermoso and Angeliño, increasing the strain on squad depth as Roma sit third, nine points off Inter and level with Napoli with Juventus one point back.