Roma's Edin Dzeko suffers twisted knee in match vs. Carpi
Giampiero Sposito / Reuters
Roma has confirmed that striker Edin Dzeko twisted his right knee during the 5-1 win over Carpi on Saturday.
Dzeko left the match at half-time. His substitute, Francesco Totti, then needed his own replacement a few minutes later after straining his hip flexor.
Related: Roma confirms Totti suffered hip flexor strain in Saturday's match vs. Carpi
Midfielder Seydou Keita also came off with a muscular injury.
Dzeko, meanwhile, is set to undergo further scans to determine the extent of the injury.
He has enjoyed a fine start to his career in Italy, playing in all six Serie A matches so far.
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