Dovbyk ruled out of Roma vs. FC Porto Europa League play-off

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Feb 20, 2025 11:20 AM ET

Roma received a painful blow ahead of today’s Europa League play-off against FC Porto, with news Artem Dovbyk has been ruled out by a muscular injury.

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.45 GMT.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.

The tie is entirely in the balance following the 1-1 first leg result at the Estadio do Dragao and there is no away goals rule.

Roma lose Dovbyk for Porto decider

Dovbyk was set to start upfront, but Sky Sport Italia report the Ukraine international sustained an adductor issue in the final training session and will not be part of the squad.

He now looks set to be replaced by Eldor Shomurodov upfront, as one of the other available centre-forward options.

Bryan Cristante and Alexis Saelemaekers are also suspended, while January signings Lucas Dourna-Gouath and Anass Salah-Eddine are not on the UEFA list.

Roma do have Paulo Dybala back after he was forced off with a knee injury during the first leg match against Porto last Thursday.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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