Cristante struggle to be fit for Como and Real Madrid battles, happy to see Mourinho
AS Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante is expected to miss upcoming matches against Como and Real Madrid due to a knee injury. Despite the setback, he expressed excitement about reuniting with former coach Jose Mourinho.
Why it matters
Cristante's absence impacts Roma's performance in critical Serie A and European fixtures, while the narrative highlights the ongoing influence of Mourinho in Italian football.
Bryan Cristante warns he will probably not recover in time for the big Roma games against Como and Real Madrid, but 'it will be good to see Jose Mourinho again.'
The midfielder was forced to withdraw from the Italy squad in the Nations League due to a knee injury , and it proved to be a particularly serious one.
He spoke to reporters including La Gazzetta dello Sport at a sponsorship event and confessed the healing process is going to take a while.
NEWPORT, WALES – AUGUST 04: Bryan Cristante of AS Roma is challenged by Ciaran Brennan of Newport County during the pre-season friendly match between Newport County and AS Roma at Rodney Parade on August 04, 2026 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
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