Blow for AS Roma as Lorenzo Pellegrini suffers serious injury

AS Roma have suffered a major blow following the revelation of captain Lorenzo Pellegrini's injury. Medical examinations have shown that he has sustained a high-grade injury at the junction between the muscles and tendons in the lower part of his right thigh, according to journalist Filippo Biafora.

Manuel Pellegrini suffered an injury during the match between AS Roma and Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League, after feeling muscle pain that forced him to leave the pitch at the start of the second half, adding to the troubles of coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

The injury represents a significant blow for AS Roma, especially as the team relies on their captain's experience and abilities in midfield, at a time when they are competing in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League amidst a busy fixture schedule.

The duration of Pellegrini's absence and the recovery plan are expected to become clear in the coming period, according to medical assessments, while the coaching staff is awaiting to know when he will return to the pitch.