Roma’s injury crisis worsens as Dovbyk ruled out for over a month

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 02: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma misses a penalty during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and LOSC Lille at Stadio Olimpico on October 02, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Roma striker Artem Dovbyk has suffered a rectus femoris injury, which will force him to the sidelines for four to six weeks, reports in Italy claim.

Roma’s centre-forward Dovbyk is expected to remain out of action for over a month after suffering an injury during the Giallorossi’s 2-0 win over Udinese on Sunday.

Dovbyk injury: latest updates and recovery time

ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Artem Dovbik of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico on October 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Italian media, including Sky Sport Italia, report that the Ukraine international underwent medical tests on Monday morning, but the outcome was quite negative as examinations highlighted an injury to the tendon of the left rectus femoris muscle.

According to Sky Sport Italia, this means that Dovbyk will miss four to six weeks of action, leaving Gian Piero Gasperini with few options in attack.

Evan Ferguson is also on the treatment table due to an ankle injury, while Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey are recovering from muscle problems.

Roma climb to top of the table in Serie A

ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Zeki Celik of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on November 09, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Tommaso Baldanzi was introduced as a substitute on Sunday to replace Dovbyk.

Roma’s win over Udinese allowed the Giallorossi to jump to the top of the table, level on 24 points with Inter.

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