AS Roma faces a significant setback as their central defender Mehdi Benatia will be sidelined for a month due to an injury to his anterior femoral muscle. The Moroccan international’s absence will force him to miss three crucial matches against Atalanta, Fiorentina, and AC Milan. He aims to return to action on May 4 against Catania, but his injury could potentially disrupt ongoing discussions with the club regarding a contract extension.
This setback compounds Roma’s woes following the suspension of striker Mattia Destro for four matches. Destro, who has been in excellent form recently, including scoring a hat-trick last Sunday, will be sorely missed during his absence.
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