Tsimikas injury doubt for Roma–Fiorentina clash

The Friedkin Group ownership is expected to arrive in Rome in the coming days for urgent talks with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Gasperini has requested a meeting to discuss the club's transfer strategy and the appointment of a new sporting director, with financial fair play constraints requiring a revised budget. Spanish midfielder Bryan Zaragoza is doubtful for Roma's upcoming match against Fiorentina on Monday due to knee inflammation and is unlikely to play. Gasperini had already moved away from relying on Zaragoza in recent weeks, and the player's future at the club remains unclear. On the sporting director front, Gianluca Nani of Udinese has been added to the shortlist of candidates, though Tony D'Amico remains the coach's favoured choice. Roma's financial team at Trigoria is working on a plan to reduce the overall budget below the initially planned 80–85 million euros to comply with UEFA regulations. Additionally, Francesco Totti's return to Roma in an ambassadorial role is awaiting final approval from the ownership. Meanwhile, Fiorentina will be without striker Moise Kean for the match, as the national team player has been granted leave for personal reasons. The club continues to pursue transfer targets, including Colombian forward Gonzalo Garcia, though a rivalry with Juventus for that signing exists.

Ryan Friedkin is expected to visit Trigoria, Roma's training facility. Striker Artem Dovbyk is nearing a return to action following injury. In the transfer market, defenders Ndicka and midfielder Koné are reportedly considered expendable by the club and could be sold. Details remain unclear on timing and specific circumstances of these developments.

Fiorentina have announced that striker Moise Kean will miss the Serie A match against Roma at the Olimpico on Monday 4 May. The club's leading scorer will be absent due to a combination of a tibia injury and family reasons. Fiorentina granted Kean permission to be away from the squad between 1 and 4 May. Kean's absence represents a significant blow to Fiorentina's attacking options for the fixture against Roma. The striker had already been considered doubtful due to his ongoing physical problem. During his time away, Kean will continue his rehabilitation programme in Florence, with therapeutic treatment scheduled to resume on Tuesday 5 May at 10:30. Fiorentina's official statement confirmed: "ACF Fiorentina announces that player Moise Kean has been granted permission by the club for family reasons. The player will be absent from 1 to 4 May and, during his absence, will continue his rehabilitation process to recover from his current physical issue. Kean will continue his therapeutic programme in Florence on Tuesday 5 May at 10:30."