Bologna confirm Casale lesion means 3-4 weeks out of action | OneFootball

Bologna confirm that defender Nicolò Casale will be out of action for the rest of 2025 after sustaining a muscular injury.

The centre-back pulled up during the 1-1 draw between Lazio and Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.

He has now been diagnosed with a low-grade lesion of the femoral bicep in the left leg.

A statement from the club noted that Casale is expected to be out of action for circa three to four weeks.

Casale latest addition to growing Bologna absentee list

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is challenged by Nicolo Casale of Bologna during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

It is a blow for the Rossoblu, who are already missing Remo Freuler, Martin Vitik and goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski until after the Christmas break.

Casale had made six Serie A appearances so far this season for Bologna, working as a central defender.

It is the second femoral bicep lesion of his campaign, having already been out of action from late August to mid-October.

The team is stretched a little thin between Serie A, the Europa League, Coppa Italia and imminently the Supercoppa Italiana.