Leon Bailey in AS Roma gear
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August 20, 2025
Leon Bailey injured in first Roma training session – reports
Jamaican winger Leon Bailey was injured just hours into his first practice session with Serie A football team AS Roma, according to reports from local media.
Bailey, who started training Wednesday, was participating when he stopped and clutched his leg at the session’s end, with a possible muscle injury, a report from Sky Sports Italia indicates.
The footballer, on loan to Roma from Aston Villa, arrived in the Italian capital to begin his training with the team and was unveiled by Roma on Tuesday.
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The 28-year-old had several injuries while with Aston Villa, including multiple thigh issues.
However, the severity of Bailey’s injury has not yet been made public by AS Roma.