Roma defender Evan Ndicka clears medical evaluation following adductor injury

Roma medical staff cleared defender Evan Ndicka to return to training on September 2nd after he missed the recent match against Lecce with an adductor issue. Diagnostic tests confirmed the player suffered only muscle inflammation, resolving concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming schedule. Despite the positive prognosis, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini may manage his minutes during the September 5th match against Atalanta. The team faces a condensed calendar, including their Champions League debut against Fenerbahçe on September 10th and a league fixture versus Torino on September 14th. Gasperini has not ruled out rotating his defense to keep the squad prepared for the upcoming European campaign. Decisions regarding the starting lineup for the Atalanta fixture will follow a final training session, with Daniele Ghilardi and Leonardo Balerdi remaining as alternatives for the defensive position.

• 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Evan Ndicka cleared to play by Roma’s medical team