Dovbyk suffers new injury setback as Roma striker ruled out for two more weeks | OneFootball

Multiple reports in Italy claim that Artem Dovbyk has suffered a mild muscle strain in his left thigh, which will force him to the sidelines for two more weeks.

Ukraine international Dovbyk will remain out of action for at least two weeks after suffering an injury in Roma’s 2-0 win over Lecce on Tuesday.

Latest Dovbyk injury update

LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Artem Dobvyk of AS Roma celebrates with their teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

The former Girona striker scored a goal as a substitute at the Stadio Via Del Mare, but was then forced to be substituted due to a muscle problem.

Exams undergone on Wednesday morning highlighted a mild muscle strain in his left thigh, which, according to Sky Sport and Corriere dello Sport, means the 28-year-old will be forced to the sidelines for two weeks.

Dovbyk’s injury issues and uncertain Roma future

ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Artem Dovbik of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal 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)

Dovbyk has scored three goals in 17 appearances across all competitions this season. He had only just come back from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for almost two months.

Dovbyk’s Roma future remains uncertain as Sky and Gazzetta report that Roma are interested in a potential swap deal with Napoli involving Lorenzo Lucca.