AS Roma has announced that their new signing, Leon Bailey, has sustained a “myotendinous injury of the right rectus femoris” during his inaugural training session with the club. The Giallorossi stated that additional diagnostic tests are necessary to ascertain the full extent of the injury.
The Jamaican winger, who recently joined Roma on loan from Aston Villa, experienced this setback merely hours after his transfer was officially confirmed. The club released a statement on Thursday morning detailing Bailey`s condition.
Roma`s Official Injury Update
“Leon Bailey is suspected to have suffered a myotendinous injury to his right rectus femoris towards the end of Wednesday`s training session,” the club statement read. “The player will undergo further diagnostic procedures in the coming hours to determine the precise nature and severity of the injury. Bailey has already begun rehabilitation treatment at the Fulvio Bernardini training center.”
Bailey Likely to Miss Season Opener
While the exact duration of Bailey`s absence remains uncertain, Italian media sources, including Calciomercato.com, suggest that the 26-year-old is unlikely to be available for Roma`s first two Serie A fixtures of the 2025-26 season. The Giallorossi are set to kick off their campaign on August 23 against Bologna, followed by an away match at Pisa on August 30.
This injury setback comes as a disappointment for both the player and the club, as Bailey was expected to provide an immediate boost to Roma`s attacking options. The team has also secured the services of striker Evan Ferguson during the current transfer window and continues negotiations with Manchester United regarding a potential move for Jadon Sancho.