Soccer: Roma’s Just-Arrived Bailey Already Out

Rome: Jamaica winger Leon Bailey picked up a thigh injury in his first training session with AS Roma since joining them from Aston Villa earlier this week and could be out for 2-3 months, the Giallorossi said Thursday. Former Bayer Leverkusen player Bailey, 28, is on loan from Villa, where he scored 16 goals in 110 games for the Birmingham club since 2021.

According to Ansa News Agency, Bailey’s injury comes as a setback for AS Roma, who were looking to strengthen their squad with the addition of the experienced winger. Bailey joined Roma on a loan deal from Aston Villa, where he had been a part of the team since 2021 and had made a significant impact with his goal-scoring ability.

The injury is expected to sideline Bailey for the next 2-3 months, potentially affecting Roma’s strategies for the upcoming matches. The club will be hoping for a swift recovery for the Jamaican international as they aim to integrate him into their lineup as soon as possible following his rehabilitation.