There was a double dose of unhealthy information for Bologna, as Ciro Motionless shall be out for 2 months and Nicolò Casale for 3 to 4 weeks.
The pair each sustained accidents on the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday night.
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Bologna worst fears confirmed for injured pair
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is challenged by Nicolo Casale of Bologna through the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
after circa half-hour and it was instantly evident this was a significant issue.
Now checks have confirmed a lesion to the proper rectus femoris muscle and warns the restoration time is circa eight weeks.
Casale additionally pulled a muscle simply earlier than half-time in the identical match and was substituted through the break.
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He has been identified with a low grade pressure to the hamstring in his proper leg and the restoration time for the central defender is anticipated to be round three to 4 weeks.
With the switch window set to shut in Italy on September 1, it stays to be seen if Bologna will return onto the market to seek out replacements.