In the most challenging week of his Roman spell so far, Gasperini can breathe a sigh of relief: Koné is fine.
The blow to his left ankle against Viktoria Plzen was painful, but only a bruise: no tests, no swelling, today he finished his training session and, in all likelihood, he’ll start tomorrow against Sassuolo.
Gasp isn’t giving up on the Cristante-Koné partnership: the alternatives have had little impact.
El Aynaoui remains a puzzle (only one start and 48 minutes in the others), Pisilli has found playing time sparingly.
Pellegrini’s move back remains an option.
Without Koné, Roma is struggling: when he hasn’t started (10 times), the record has been 5 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw.
