Roma's Hermoso Nears Return From Injury

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Roma defender Hermoso has been sidelined since February 2nd due to a bruise and hematoma on his right foot, but is nearing a return to the team. After several days of recovery and personalized therapy sessions, the Spanish player is targeting a return for Sunday's match against Cremonese, though the coaching staff remains cautious given the strong performance of Ghilardi in Hermoso's absence.

Why it matters

Hermoso's return is crucial for Roma as they approach key matches in March, including a Europa League round of 16 tie and a Serie A clash with Juventus. Having the full squad available will be important for the team's success in these important fixtures.

The details

Hermoso had to sit out due to a bruise and hematoma on the instep of his right foot, which caused significant pain and difficulty even with basic tasks like walking and tying his shoes. The therapy and recovery process has been ongoing, but the hematoma is now reabsorbing and the pain is disappearing, allowing Hermoso to target a return this weekend against Cremonese.

• Hermoso has been absent since the February 2nd match in Udine.
• The team trained on the morning of February 17th, with the usual split between warm-down and technical work.
• Hermoso is targeting a return for the Sunday, February 26th match against Cremonese.

What’s next

Hermoso is targeting a return for Roma's match against Cremonese on Sunday, February 26th, though the coaching staff remains cautious given Ghilardi's strong performance in his absence.