Manu Koné Faces Muscle Injury Ahead of Roma Derby

Roma may enter the derby without French midfielder Manu Koné after a muscle injury forced him out of the final training session. The injury means he will miss the match unless he recovers in time. Sky Sport reported that the midfielder pulled out with a muscle problem. The report confirmed the nature of the injury as muscular. The setback occurred during the last training session on the eve of the derby. That session was the final preparation before the fixture. Koné’s withdrawal leaves the squad short of his services for the upcoming match. The team will have to cope without his presence in midfield. The club will have to adjust its midfield options if he cannot recover in time. A decision on his status will be taken before kickoff. Roma’s preparation for the derby continues despite the uncertainty surrounding Koné’s fitness. The match remains scheduled as planned.