Roma hit by injury scare ahead of Fenerbahçe clash
Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini missed the club's final training session due to injury ahead of Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Fenerbahçe.
Italian side Roma have completed preparations for their opening UEFA Champions League fixture against Fenerbahçe, but not without a concerning setback. Italian midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini was absent from the final training session held at the Chobani Stadium under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
The first 15 minutes of the session were open to the media, during which the squad carried out warm-up exercises. The closed part of the training that followed reportedly focused on passing drills as well as tactical preparations specifically for the Fenerbahçe match. Gasperini is said to have used this segment to brief his players on the game plan.
No official details have been released regarding the severity of Pellegrini's injury or his availability for the match. His absence from such a crucial session, however, has created last-minute uncertainty for the coaching staff. Roma's management may now need to reconsider their squad planning in light of this development.
The Champions League fixture between Fenerbahçe and Roma is scheduled for tomorrow at 19:45 at the Chobani Stadium, as part of the tournament's opening matchday. The game marks the season-opening European fixture for both clubs, adding extra significance to the encounter. A possible absence on Roma's side could also prove to be a factor influencing how the match unfolds.
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