Update: 'A serious bruise' - Evan Ferguson forced off by injury in first half in Rome

Injuries and a goalscoring drought stalled the hype around him and Ferguson admits he had to shut out that kind of outside noise.

Evan Ferguson of AS Roma is injured during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Evan Ferguson has been forced off in the first half by injury in Roma's Serie A clash with Sassulo on Saturday evening.

The Irish striker picked up a knock in the glute early in the game and struggling to shake off the injury before being eventually replaced by Stephan El Shaarawy in the 40th minute, with the score 0-0.