Kone at risk of missing Rome derby
Manu Koné is at risk of missing the Rome derby after sustaining a muscle injury during the final training session. The French midfielder, recently called up to the France national team, could be sidelined for the third time this season. If he is unable to play, Pisilli is likely to take his place alongside Cristante in midfield.
- ▪Manu Koné suffered a muscle injury during Roma's final training session before the derby.
- ▪This would be Koné's third injury absence this season, following previous thigh and hamstring issues.
- ▪Koné was recently called up to Didier Deschamps’s France national team for the World Cup.
- ▪Pisilli is prepared to replace Koné, playing in his natural midfield role alongside Cristante.
- ▪The attacking lineup could feature Soulé and Dybala supporting Malen if Koné is unavailable.
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