Manu Kone suffers fresh hamstring setback for Roma

AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone is facing another month on the sidelines after scans confirmed a torn hamstring in his right leg, according to reports from Sky Sport Italia.

The 24-year-old Frenchman pulled up early in Roma’s Europa League Round of 16 second leg against Bologna, leaving the pitch after just 20 minutes in a dramatic 4-3 defeat that ended the Giallorossi’s European campaign.

Kone had only recently battled back from a similar hamstring problem in February and was already forced to sit out the first leg due to muscle fatigue, making this latest injury especially frustrating for both player and club. He will now also have to withdraw from international duty with France, missing the upcoming fixtures that could have further cemented his place in the national setup.

Roma’s push for a top-four finish in Serie A will feel the impact of his absence, with Kone expected to miss a crucial run of league games during a decisive phase of the season.

The club will look to its remaining midfield options to fill the gap while carefully managing Kone’s recovery to avoid any further setbacks.