Substituted at the start! Roma: Forward Ferguson has a history of serious ankle injuries, Roma are unwilling to take risks

"Corriere dello Sport" reported that Roma forward Evan Ferguson was replaced this round due to an ankle injury. He had serious ankle problems in the past, and Roma was unwilling to take risks.

Roma forward Evan Ferguson was substituted just six minutes into the game against Parma, and although he tried to hold on, he eventually returned to the dressing room.

According to reports, Ferguson was immediately replaced not only because of pain, but also out of fear of his injury history. The 21-year-old has a fragile ankle, which has resulted in numerous injuries. Head coach Gasperini revealed last week that Ferguson has recently stopped his activities with the Irish national team and Roma due to injury.

The article revealed that Ferguson's ankle problem was very serious. When he joined Roma, the club conducted an in-depth physical examination on him, including a consultation with Professor George Albaumer, an orthopedic surgeon trusted by the Friedkin family.

Ferguson had previously had patellar tendon and chronic back problems. Most importantly, he also suffered an ankle sprain involving the capsular ligament, which caused him to miss more than a month from December 2024 to January 2025. Therefore, the Roma coaching staff is unwilling to take any risks.