Roma midfielder Muhammed Bah is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a significant injury during a friendly match against Cardiff City in Wales this past Saturday. The 19-year-old was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher within the first 30 minutes of the game, which ended in a 4-1 defeat for the Italian side. Clearly distressed, the player was visibly emotional as he was carried off, appearing to recognize the severity of the situation immediately.
Medical examinations have confirmed that Bah requires surgery on his right knee, with doctors expecting a recovery period of at least nine months. The procedure is set to be performed by Dr. Georg Ahlbaumer. This diagnosis is particularly devastating for the Gambian teenager, as it mirrors a previous injury he sustained in January 2024, when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an incident that kept him out of action for nearly a full year.
The latest setback marks a difficult start to the young midfielder's professional career at Roma, occurring only months after he signed a contract extension with the club that runs until June 2028.
Now the 19-year-old has had exactly the same diagnosis, but with the right knee.
