Roma's Pellegrini out 4 weeks with hamstring injury

Midfielder suffered grade-II tear in loss to Pisa

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:20pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a soccer player's injured leg in various fractured perspectives, using muted earth tones to convey the frustration and physicality of the injury.Roma's midfield maestro Pellegrini faces a frustrating injury layoff, exposing the fragility of star players in the high-intensity world of Serie A.Parma Today

Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini will miss at least a month of action after suffering a grade-II hamstring tear in the team's loss to Pisa over the weekend. Pellegrini was forced to leave the match at halftime due to the injury, which is expected to sideline him for the next 4 weeks.

Why it matters

Pellegrini is a key player for Roma, and his absence will be a significant blow as the club fights for a top-four finish in Serie A. The injury comes at a crucial point in the season, with Roma facing important matches against Atalanta, Bologna, and Fiorentina in the coming weeks.

The details

An MRI scan performed on Pellegrini revealed the grade-II hamstring tear. The injury occurred after a collision during Roma's match against Pisa on Saturday. Pellegrini was forced to leave the game at halftime due to the issue. Roma manager Gasperini was initially optimistic about the severity of the injury, but the tests confirmed a more serious problem that will sideline the midfielder for at least a month.

  • Pellegrini suffered the injury during Roma's match against Pisa on April 10, 2026.
  • The MRI scan that revealed the grade-II hamstring tear was performed on April 11, 2026.

The players

Lorenzo Pellegrini

A 24-year-old Italian midfielder who plays for Serie A club Roma.

Gian Piero Gasperini

The manager of Serie A club Roma.

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What they’re saying

“Pellegrini dislocated his leg after the contact; at first glance, it doesn't seem serious.”

— Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma Manager

What’s next

Pellegrini will likely miss Roma's upcoming matches against Atalanta, Bologna, and Fiorentina. It remains to be seen if he will be able to recover in time for the derby against Lazio on May 16-17.

The takeaway

Pellegrini's injury is a major setback for Roma as they push for a top-four finish in Serie A. The club will need to find a way to replace his production in the midfield during his month-long absence.