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Leo Bailey has suffered a fresh muscle injury, and with less than 200 minutes played for Roma this season, the winger’s long-term stay at the Stadio Olimpico is uncertain.

Aston Villa loanee Bailey has been struggling with injuries at Roma and won’t travel to Glasgow for a Europa League game against Rangers due to a new muscle issue.

New injury for Roma winger Bailey

SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Leon Bailey of AS Roma applauds the fans during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on October 26, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Bailey had recently returned to action from a muscle injury he sustained on his very first training session at Roma in August.

The Jamaican winger joined the Giallorossi on loan with an option to buy from Aston Villa last summer, but his recurring injuries suggest the Serie A giants won’t necessarily make his move permanent for €22.5m next year.

As reported by Gazzetta, Bailey took longer than expected to return from his first injury as he spent nearly two months on the treatment table.

The 28-year-old made his first appearance with the Giallorossi on October 18, coming on as a substitute in a Serie A match against Inter.

Bailey’s Roma games in 2025-26

ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Leon Bailey of AS Roma controls the ball against Alessandro Circati of Parma Calcio 1913 during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico on October 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The following week, he started against Sassuolo, but only remained on the pitch for 50 minutes, while, on October 29, he replaced the injured Evan Ferguson after just seven minutes but was subbed off at halftime, prompting Gian Piero Gasperini to claim that, perhaps, he had pushed Bailey to the pitch too early.

Bailey has only started one game for Roma this season and made four substitute appearances, collecting just 166 minutes of football.