Injury doubt for Roma midfield duo as Napoli clash looms | OneFootball

Neil El Aynaoui and Manu Koné’s medical tests have ruled out ligament injuries, but the Roma duo remains in doubt for Sunday’s Serie A showdown against Napoli.

Roma midfielders El Aynaoui and Koné underwent medical tests on Friday following injuries sustained in a 2-1 win over Midtjylland last night.

Latest injury updates on Roma’s El Aynaoui and Koné

ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Neil El Aynaoui of AS Roma scores the opening goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

As reported by TMW and other Italian sources, both players have suffered sprain injuries, which leave them in doubt for Sunday’s big game at the Stadio Olimpico against Napoli.

The good news for Roma is that exams have ruled out serious ligament problems, but tomorrow’s training session will determine whether the duo will be available against Antonio Conte’s men.

Roma and Napoli injuries in central midfield

CREMONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Emmanuel Koné of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and AS Roma at Stadio Giovanni Zini on November 23, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images)

Neil El Aynaoui has problems with his left knee, while Kone has a knock on the right ankle.

NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Atalanta BC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Napoli will also travel to the capital with several absentees in central midfield as Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka and Eljif Elmas will be the only available players in the middle of the park for Conte.