Real Madrid’s Konate suffers injury ahead of Roma match

Anticipation is growing among Roma fans for José Mourinho's return to the Olimpico, scheduled for October 14th.

The Giallorossi will face Real Madrid on that date in the second matchday of the Champions League.

However, there is bad news for the Portuguese coach. Ibrahima Konaté is also a doubt for the match against his former teammate.

The rock-solid defender, who arrived on a free transfer in the summer, had established himself as a starting defender for the Madrid club, but he could be sidelined against Roma.

Yesterday, the Frenchman underwent tests, which revealed a torn collateral ligament in his right leg.

Konaté's recovery time remains to be determined: his condition will be monitored by Real Madrid's staff on a daily basis. If he misses out, it would be bad news for Mourinho, who still doesn't know if Federico Valverde will be available.

The long layoff, in this case, is doing the Blancos a favor. The Special One hopes to have both players fit for the match against Roma, but he won't be caught off guard. Eduardo Camavinga will warm up in place of the Uruguayan, while Antonio Rudiger , another former star, could find space in defense.