AS Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar faces eligibility uncertainty

AS Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar is working toward a recovery following a fractured toe sustained during training. His availability for upcoming matches depends on specific UEFA regulations regarding long-term injuries.

Under UEFA Article 31.14, a goalkeeper can be replaced in the squad list if an injury or illness is expected to last at least 30 days. While Roma has already registered Devis Vasquez following Svilar's injury, questions remain regarding whether Svilar can be reinstated for the Champions League match against Manchester United on November 3. The regulation stipulates that if a player recovers before the 30-day period concludes, they remain ineligible for UEFA club competitions until that period has passed, counting from the date the injury occurred.

Reports indicate the medical certification for the injury is dated October 2. While a return for the Manchester United fixture is a target, there is greater confidence regarding his availability for the subsequent league match against Sassuolo.