Official Roma statement on Bailey injury: ‘Further diagnostic tests’ needed | OneFootball

Roma say their new buy Leon Bailey suffered a ‘myotendinous injury of the right rectus femoris’ on Wednesday and needs ‘further diagnostic tests’ to determine the exact extent of the problem.

Bailey suffered an injury in his first training session at Roma on Wednesday, just a few hours after the club announced his loan move from Aston Villa.

On Thursday morning, the Giallorossi released an official statement on the player’s condition.

Official Roma statement on Bailey injury

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Leon Bailey of Aston Villa runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

“Leon Bailey sustained a suspected myotendinous injury of the right rectus femoris at the end of a training session on Wednesday, August 20,” Roma said.

“The player will undergo further diagnostic tests to determine the exact extent of the injury in the coming hours.

“Bailey has already begun rehabilitation treatment at the Fulvio Bernardini training centre.”

Bailey expected to miss Serie A Round 1 and 2

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Leon Bailey of Villa during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa FC and Celtic FC at Villa Park on January 29, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

It is still unclear how long Bailey will be forced out of action for, but according to several Italian sources, including Calciomercato.com, it is unlikely that the Jamaica international will be available for the first two games of the season.

Roma will make their 2025-26 Serie A debut on August 23 against Bologna, while the second league game is away at Pisa on August 30.

Roma have also signed Evan Ferguson to strengthen their attack this summer and remain in talks with Manchester United for Jadon Sancho.