Leon Bailey has faced a period of struggle since leaving Aston Villa for AS Roma.
After picking up a muscle injury in his first training session, there’s been uncertainty about his return date.
There were suggestions the 28-year-old could miss the entirety of October. Now, there is some good news, and it sounds concrete rather than prompted by hope.
Gazzetta dello Sport report a new MRI has shown Bailey’s muscle injury has healed.
Roma are not looking to take any risks, despite that. They take on Inter Milan in their first Serie A game after the international break. Bailey should be included in the squad for the tie but his involvement is uncertain.
Currently, his return date is scheduled to be October 23rd, when Roma face Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
Gian Piero Gasperini is relying heavily on the winger’s return to action. His pace and acceleration is viewed as vital for his system. No other player in the Roma side offers that.
The Giallorossi have the option to buy the Jamaican permanently for €22m.
Aston Villa will now be hoping that everything unfolds positively, so it can hand them crucial funds next summer.
