Roma Goalkeeper Out for a Month

Serbian goalkeeper Milos Saveljic will be sidelined for at least a month after breaking a finger in his hand, according to an announcement by Roma’s head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, yesterday. Speaking ahead of his team’s Serie A match against Como, Gasperini said, “He suffered a stress fracture after receiving a blow during training.” He added, “He will need at least a month to recover. Doctors will decide whether the finger needs to be stabilized with a splint, such as a surgical screw, but that could extend his absence beyond the next international break. It’s a blow to the team, but in very long seasons, unexpected setbacks like this can happen.” Saveljic, who has earned one cap for the Serbia national team, could miss six Serie A matches and three Champions League fixtures, including Roma’s home game against Real Madrid the day after tomorrow and the away trip to Manchester United on November 3.