Lorenzo Pellegrini
ROM
Will miss months
Pellegrini has been diagnosed with a high-grade tear of the MTJ of the semitendinous muscle in his right thigh, TeleRadioStereo reported.
Analysis: Pellegrini suffered a similar injury near the end of last season, which delayed his return to the club after his contract had expired and contributed to his slow start. He'll weigh with the team whether to undergo surgery to address the issue, but either way, he's not expected back in 2026. He has made just four appearances so far. Rodrigo Mora, Matias Soule and Santiago Castro will absorb his minutes until Paulo Dybala (calf) returns.
Injured in fourth appearance
Pellegrini was brought off injured during Tuesday's clash with Slovan Bratislava.
Analysis: Pellegrini was handed his second start of the campaign but was forced off early in the second half of Tuesday's clash. He was replaced by Matias Soule for the second half of the match. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but it's certainly enough to put him in doubt for a Saturday trip to Napoli.
Earns first appearance of season
Pellegrini had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Como.
Analysis: Pellegrini would see the field for the first time all season Sunday, with the midfielder starting and playing until halftime. He would get a few opportunities in the final third, but was not able to do much to change the outcome. He is a Roma mainstay and is a solid veteran presence, looking to get more time after some early-season injury issues.
DNP versus Torino
Pellegrini (thigh) wasn't fielded in Monday's 2-0 victory over Torino.
Analysis: Pellegrini was deemed fit enough to be called up after recovering from a thigh injury that sidelined him for months, but he wasn't deployed right away, also because the game hung in the balance until late. His role is likely to be smaller than last season, but he'll eventually get some minutes at Matias Soule, Paulo Dybala, and Rodrigo Mora's expense.
Returning in Torino fixture
Pellegrini (thigh) "will be part of the squad for Monday," coach Gian Piero Gasperini stated.
Analysis: Pellegrini is set to be available for the first time this season after rehabbing from a thigh injury in the summer and in the early rounds. He'll eventually start competing with Rodrigo Mora and Matias Soule, although he'll likely see limited minutes for a while at first. He notched seven goals, four assists, 57 shots (20 on target) and 49 key passes in 33 appearances (25 starts) in 2025/2026.
Making progress in recovery
Pellegrini (thigh) "has started working with the group, which is a nice improvement. He could return against Inter or after the break," coach Gian Piero Gasperini relayed.
Analysis: Pellegrini has been rehabbing after a thigh procedure in recent months, but he's almost out of the woods, even though he's expected to miss three or four more matches. He'll compete with Rodrigo Mora and Matias Soule once he's ready to go.
Not close to being ready
Pellegrini (thigh) "won't be ready to play for at least another month," coach Gian Piero Gasperini stated.
Analysis: Pellegrini underwent surgery on his thigh after the end of last season and will need some more time to heal and to get up to speed physically, considering also that he worked on his own for a while, given his free agent status. Paulo Dybala, Matias Soule, Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui stand to benefit from his absence.
Returns to Roma
Pellegrini has inked a one-year deal with an option with Roma.
Analysis: Pellegrini spent most of the summer without a team before electing to go back to his old one. He's recovering from a follow-up procedure on his past thigh injury, so he wouldn't have been able to practice even if he were put under contract sooner, Tuttomercatoweb reported. His status for the opener is up in the air. He tallied seven goals, four assists, 47 shots (20 on target) and 127 crosses (86 accurate) in 33 appearances (25 starts) last season. Roma have not added any other player in his role despite a few attempts.
Unfit for season finale
Pellegrini won't be available against Verona due to some soreness near an old scar in his thigh, although he'll make the trip to support his teammates, Corriere dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Pellegrini could technically make the bench but won't play because of some muscular discomfort, missing his sixth contest in a row. He's been a regular throughout the season and performed better than in the past one, scoring seven goals, assisting four times and notching 47 shots (20 on target), 49 chances created and 127 crosses (37 accurate) in 31 displays (25 starts).
Still out for derby with Lazio
Pellegrini (thigh) hasn't been selected for Sunday's bout versus Lazio.
Analysis: Pellegrini seemed to be trending in the right direction, but he missed the final cut and will skip his fifth contest in a row. He'll attempt to return next week against Hellas Verona. Niccolo Pisilli and Paulo Dybala are supporting Donyell Malen in this one, while Stephan El Shaarawy and Matias Soule begin as subs.
On track for Lazio contest
Pellegrini (thigh) is expected back for Sunday's game versus Lazio, as he's been practicing with no limitations in recent days, Il Messaggero reported.
Analysis: Pellegrini has completed his recovery from a thigh strain that forced him to miss four matches and will likely have a back-up role behind Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule in this one. He has registered at least one cross and one corner in 16 appearances in a row, totaling 74 (26 accurate) and 47, respectively, scoring four goals, providing three assists and tallying 19 shots (six on target) and 28 chances created over that span.
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