Roma Face Attacking Crisis as Dovbyk Also Sidelined with Injury

Key Takeaways:

• Artem Dovbyk sustained a rectus femoris tendon injury during Roma’s 2-0 victory over Udinese on Sunday
• Medical assessments today have confirmed Dovbyk will be out for four to six weeks
• Roma’s win propelled them joint-top of Serie A, level with Inter on 24 points

Injury Blow for Roma Attack

The Giallorossi’s attacking ranks have suffered a significant setback, as Artem Dovbyk is set for an extended period out of action. The centre-forward picked up his injury during Roma’s 2-0 triumph against Udinese, and tests carried out today have confirmed a tendon issue in the Ukrainian international’s left rectus femoris muscle.

The prognosis means Dovbyk is expected to be unavailable for selection for between four and six weeks. This development leaves manager Gian Piero Gasperini with dwindling attacking options as the season intensifies.

Lesione del tendine del retto femorale sinistro per Artem #Dovbyk: si prevedono 40 giorni di stop per il centravanti dell’#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/84DcN6LQRw

— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) November 10, 2025

Squad Depth Concerns

The injury crisis is far from limited to Dovbyk. Evan Ferguson is sidelined as well, due to an ankle complaint, and both Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey are recuperating from muscular problems. This sequence of setbacks could test Roma’s depth in forthcoming fixtures.

During Sunday’s encounter, midfielder Tommaso Baldanzi came off the bench to take Dovbyk’s spot, evidencing the necessity for squad rotation amid mounting injuries.

Roma Draw Level at the Top

Despite their selection issues, Roma managed to secure an important 2-0 win over Udinese. That result, combined with Inter’s league form, sees both clubs deadlocked on 24 points at the top of the Serie A table. With Dovbyk expected to be absent through much of the coming month, Roma will be looking to their remaining players to maintain their momentum in the title race.