Roma updates on Ferguson injury and Bailey fitness

Gian Piero Gasperini says Evan Ferguson suffered a suspected ankle sprain against Parma, while Leon Bailey ‘struggled’ after making three consecutive appearances in Serie A: ‘Perhaps it was too early.’

Ferguson started in Roma’s home game against Parma on Wednesday, but was subbed off after just seven minutes with an ankle injury.

“Evan had an issue with his ankle. He had had pain for the last few weeks,” Gasperini told DAZN.

“It was a big knock, perhaps a sprain, so he was no longer able to stay on the pitch.”

Bailey replaced the Brighton loanee, but the Jamaica international was then substituted during the break.

“Bailey was struggling. He’s a guy coming from a long injury. Perhaps, we threw him into the field too early against Inter and Sassuolo,” Gasperini admitted.

“Today, he practically started, but we didn’t want to run risks. Perhaps he had not recovered from the Sassuolo game.”

Roma eventually secured a 2-1 win which allowed them to catch Napoli at the top of the Serie A table.