Manu Koné, a standout player for Roma, has been diagnosed with a second-degree muscle strain, which is expected to sideline him for approximately a month.
The French midfielder will miss around four weeks of action following examinations conducted on Monday that confirmed the strain in his right thigh, according to multiple Italian sources, including Sky Sport Italia.
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Injury Update: Koné Out After Milan Match
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Manu Koné of AS Roma in action against US Sassuolo Calcio during the Serie A match at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Koné had to be substituted during the 1-1 draw with Milan at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night.
This season, the midfielder has made 29 appearances for Roma, contributing two goals and one assist.
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal from the penalty spot during the Serie A match against AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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Koné joined Roma in the summer of 2024 from Borussia Monchengladbach in a deal worth €18 million.
Roma Eyes Champions League Qualification
ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Manu Koné with his teammates of AS Roma celebrates after netting the opening goal during the Serie A match against US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Following the recent draw against Milan, Roma currently occupies 3rd place in the Serie A standings, trailing table leaders Inter by nine points.
The Giallorossi are tied on 43 points with Napoli, while Juventus closely follows in fifth place, just one point behind.