Football Italia reports that Roma captain Bryan Cristante is a doubt for the trip to Como after reporting inflammation in his right knee. The update follows lower-back pain that had already forced him to withdraw from Italy duty, with the club now set to assess him over the coming days.
The report says the issue is not considered serious enough to keep him out for long, and Roma do not want to take risks with one of Gian Piero Gasperini’s most reliable starters. Marten de Roon has reportedly been prepared as the replacement if Cristante is unavailable at the Sinigaglia.
What remains unconfirmed
- Whether Cristante will be ruled out for the Como trip.
- Whether the knee issue will affect any later matches.