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Nursing thigh lesion Kone has been diagnosed with a biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone is expected to miss at least a month and, while he'll try to accelerate during the break, he'll likely skip a game or two after it. Neil El Aynaoui and Niccolo Pisilli will both enjoy an uptick in minutes with Kone on the shelf.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early midweek Kone left Thursday's UEFA Europa League game versus Bologna after 20 minutes due to an apparent right thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kone recently missed one match because of muscle fatigue in the same area and was in significant pain upon leaving the pitch. He'll be a long shot to appear against Lecce on Sunday, given the short turnaround. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui will pick up the slack if he's forced to spend some time on the sidelines.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in return against Como Kone (thigh) drew one foul and recorded one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Kone got the call and played the whole game after dealing with a small injury, but wasn't the usual presence in the midfield and didn't pick up stats on either end. He has registered at least one clearance in his last four displays, accumulating six, assisting once and notching four off-target shots, four chances created, and seven tackles (one won) during that stretch.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Sunday Kone (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Como.

Impact Kone was likely to be fit Sunday, and he now is, with the midfielder earning a spot in the starting XI immediately after his injury. He has only missed the start in three appearances all season, likely to remain in a starting role moving forward.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return versus Como Kone (thigh) has been spotted in training and has good chances of starting against Como on Sunday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone was spared midweek because of an ailment, mostly to preserve him for this match and the return leg against Bologna. He'll substitute for Neil El Aynoui if indeed fit enough to get the call. He has notched at least one clearance in his last three displays, amassing five, assisting once and adding four off-target shots, three key passes and six tackles (one won) during that stretch.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Bologna clash Kone (thigh) isn't available for Thursday's game versus Bologna.

Impact Kone was initially listed on the bench but retreated to the stands after testing his conditions in warm-ups and will be in doubt for Sunday's away fixture versus Como. Neil Aynaoui, Niccolo Pisilli and Bryan Cristante all started in this one, with Lorenzo Pellegrini initially spared.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Kone (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's game against Bologna.

Impact Kone was questionable for this contest, but the midfielder will wait for a chance to return off the bench. The Frenchman has been a regular starter for Roma in 2025/26, making 29 starts between the Serie A and the Europa League.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rome, fatigue for Manu Koné: at risk for Bologna and Como

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MARCH 12 • goal

Rome, fatigue for Manu Koné: at risk for Bologna and Como

Questionable to UEL tilt Kone is a late call for Thursday's match versus Bologna because of muscle fatigue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kate is nursing some discomfort and will at most make the bench, should he be in good enough shape, but he might be spared altogether, even if available. Neil El Aynaoui, Niccolo Pisilli and Bryan Cristante will shoulder the midfield.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Assist Sunday Kone assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Kone has found an assist in his second game back from injury, with the midfielder finding Donyell Malen in the 65th minute. This is Kone's second assist of the season, bringing him to four goal contributions on the season. He should continue in his starting role now that he is back from the injury and quickly back on track.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Cremonese match Kone created two scoring chances and had three off-target shots, two tackles (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Kone saw a full complement of minutes in his return and had a well-rounded display, recording his second-highest number of shots in the season. He has had at least one key pass in seven displays on the trot, amassing eight chances created and adding nine attempts (three on target) and 12 tackles (seven won) over that span.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting XI Kone (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Kone has made his return Sunday and is wasting no time seeing the field, with the midfielder starting immediately. He is finally fit after close to a month out and should resume an everyday role, only missing the start three times all season ahead of his injury.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return versus Cremonese Kone (thigh) has been training regularly since the start of the week without any hiccups and will be available Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Kone might reprise starting immediately over Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui since he had multiple days to ramp up after sitting out four fixtures. He's been a staple throughout the season and has created exactly one chance in his last six outings, adding one goal, six shots (three on target) and 10 tackles (seven won). Additionally, he has registered one or more interceptions in his last three displays, racking up five.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out multiple games Kone has been diagnosed with a grade two right thigh strain and will be sidelined for at least a month, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone won't be available in February, skipping a few tilts in Serie A and the UEFA Europa League. Neil El Aynaoui and Niccolo Pisilli will step in unless Roma decide to sign another midfielder down the stretch in the January window.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Milan contest Kone recorded one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in 59 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma before subbing off due to a right flexor injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone went down in a heap early in the second half and walked off the pitch very gingerly while in visible pain. He's poised for tests. Neil El Aynaoui, who just returned from AFCON, and Niccolo Pisilli are the next midfielders up in the depth chart.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks through with goal Manu Kone scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 22nd...

Impact Kone broke a stalemate in this game and opened things up for Roma, which doubled its lead shortly after the midfielder's goal. Kone has a good opportunity to score again when he faces Torino on Sunday, as the team has allowed 32 goals in Serie A play this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa

Roma has closed the gap on Serie A's leading pack with a 3-1 win over Genoa

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Wins three tackles versus Juventus Kone had one shot (zero on goal), one interception and five tackles (three won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Kone wasn't productive in the final third but was gritty in the midfield and posted a new season high in tackles. He has logged multiple ones in his last four showings, accumulating 12 (seven won) and adding three key passes, four interceptions and two clearances over that span.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Como Kone recorded three tackles (one won), two key passes and one interception in Monday's 1-0 victory over Como.

Impact Kone put up small numbers on both ends, as his impact is more noticeable on the pitch than for fantasy purposes. He has recorded one or more tackles in his last three appearances, assigning seven (four won) and logging three chances created, three interceptions and two clearances in that stretch.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike in Napoli clash Kone (ankle) had one key pass, two tackles (both won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Kone managed to play the whole game despite getting dinged up midweek, but he wasn't his best self in a challenging match-up, although he rarely put up big numbers despite being a big presence in the midfield. He has assisted once and added four shots (one on target), three chances created and six tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Napoli Kone (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Napoli.

Impact Kone is back with his team and immediately back in his starting role, missing no time after his early exit last match. He should maintain the starting role moving forward, starting in all but two games this campaign.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Napoli clash Kone (ankle) has been inserted in Roma's squad list to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Kone was able to practice on the eve of the game and will try to give it a go from the start. Neil El Aynaoui (knee) is in the same spot, and whoever is in better shape will get the nod. Kone has started in every Serie A game so far and has registered one assist, four shots (one on target), three chances created and six tackles (four won) in his last five showings.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids structural damage Kone (ankle) didn't train Thursday and underwent tests, which confirmed a sprain and ruled out ligament-related issues, ReteSport informed.

Impact Kone is day-to-day, as his injury isn't too severe, and his availability for Sunday's game against Napoli will depend on how much he manages to do in practice beforehand. Neil El Aynaoui (knee) is also banged up, so Roma might have to lean on their deeper reserves at the position.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early in UEL Kone left Thursday's match against Midtjylland after half an hour due to an ankle injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Kone tweaked his ankle on a tackle and will face an uphill climb to be ready for Sunday's home game versus Napoli. Bryan Cristante and Neil El Aynaoui would patrol the midfield if Kone were unfit to start or absent.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up opener on Sunday Kone assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Kone set up the opener for Matias Soule in the 17th minute. Kone recorded 41 passes and also made two interceptions and a clearance. He has started all 12 games this campaign and this was his first goal contribution.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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