Hermoso returns to Gasperini’s disposal after injury scare

Hermoso returns to Gasperini’s disposal after injury scare In Roma’s heavy 3-0 defeat to Brighton yesterday, it wasn’t just the result that was causing concern. During the second half, Mario Hermoso was forced off the pitch after an aerial collision that raised concerns about a possible injury. The Spanish defender remained on the ground after a nasty fall, complaining of pain in his left ankle. In the 51st minute, Gian Piero Gasperini decided to substitute him, bringing on Koulierakis, who filled his place in the Giallorossi’s defensive line and finished the match against the English team. Initial reports of Hermoso’s condition, however, allow Roma and Gasperini to breathe a sigh of relief. According to Vocegiallorossa.it , the substitution was made purely as a precaution, with no particular consequences for the defender. The former Atlético Madrid player left the pitch on his own two feet and, after the substitution, remained on the bench with his teammates to watch the rest of the match.