[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-manu-kone-derby-absence-no-world-cup-worry-for-france":43,"news-related-manu-kone-derby-absence-no-world-cup-worry-for-france-en":84,"news-related-match-manu-kone-derby-absence-no-world-cup-worry-for-france-en":188},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":53,"matchName":54,"publishedAt":55,"slug":56,"sourceName":57,"sourceURL":58,"teamId":50,"teamName":51,"teamIds":59,"teamNames":71,"title":83},"326257539576500224","AS Roma","Manu Koné was a surprise omission from the AS Roma lineup for Sunday's Derby della Capitale against Lazio, a match the Giallorossi won 2-0 without the French midfielder. The 23-year-old was forced to withdraw after experiencing muscle discomfort during training earlier in the week, sending a brief ripple of concern through both the club and the French national team setup with the World Cup on the horizon.\n\nRoma's medical staff opted for caution, deciding to rest Koné rather than risk aggravating what is understood to be a minor issue. This prudence is rooted in the player's recent injury record; Koné has already suffered two separate muscle injuries in 2026, making careful load management essential at this stage of the campaign. The midfielder himself reportedly felt the niggle and, in consultation with the club's doctors, agreed that missing the derby was the sensible course of action.\n\nThe good news emerging from the Trigoria training ground is that the setback is not serious. Koné is expected to resume full training imminently and will be available for Roma's final Serie A fixture of the season, away to Hellas Verona next Sunday. Having already secured a top-six finish, the Rome club will be keen to end the season on a high, and Koné's presence in the engine room provides a significant boost to their chances.\n\nFor the France national team, the update comes as a relief. Les Bleus are set to begin their World Cup preparations on May 28, with head coach Didier Deschamps keeping a close eye on the fitness of his key players. Koné, who has become an increasingly important figure in the French midfield since his move from Toulouse to Roma, is widely expected to be part of the squad for the tournament. Any extended absence would have disrupted his rhythm and potentially opened the door for a late replacement.\n\nThe midfielder's journey from the streets of Toulouse to the Stadio Olimpico has been marked by rapid progress. After breaking through at his hometown club, he earned a move to Roma, where his dynamism, ball-winning ability, and composure on the ball have drawn comparisons to some of France's great midfield anchors. His performances in Serie A have not gone unnoticed, and he is viewed as a vital cog in Deschamps' plans for the upcoming global showpiece.\n\nWhile the situation initially appeared alarming, especially given the timing just days before the national team camp opens, sources close to the French camp have indicated there is no panic. The medical reports from Roma have been reassuring, and the decision to sit out the derby was framed as \"precautionary rather than reactive.\" It was a move designed to protect the player's longer-term availability, particularly with the World Cup set to dominate the summer calendar.\n\nFrom a tactical perspective, Koné's recovery is crucial. He offers Deschamps a blend of physicality and technical security that few midfielders in the current setup possess. His ability to break up play and transition quickly makes him an asset in high-pressure international fixtures. With the World Cup just weeks away, maintaining his fitness and sharpness is a priority for both club and country.\n\nRoma's triumph over Lazio, which came through goals from their talismanic forward, underscored the team's depth. But the match also highlighted what Koné brings to the side: his energy and tenacity in midfield were missed at times, even as the result went their way. The Verona clash will offer him a chance to regain match rhythm and sign off the domestic season in style before shifting focus entirely to national team duties.\n\nLooking ahead, the French medical staff will likely collaborate with Roma to ensure Koné's workload is managed carefully during the pre-tournament camp. The goal will be to have him fully fit and firing for the World Cup opener. With the tournament promising intense scheduling, having a fully fit squad is non-negotiable, and Koné's situation serves as a reminder of the fine margins involved in elite footballer preparation.\n\nFor now, the clouds have parted. What could have been a destabilizing injury concern has turned into little more than a precautionary rest. Koné's fans, both in Rome and across France, can breathe easily. The midfielder is set to return to the pitch shortly, and his World Cup dream remains very much intact.\n\nAs the season winds down, all attention will turn to the national team and their quest for global glory. Manu Koné, having navigated this minor hiccup, will be determined to play a starring role. The final whistle on the club season will blow at the Bentegodi, and then the real business begins for him and Les Bleus.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Manu Koné missed Roma's derby vs Lazio due to muscle discomfort, but the issue is minor and he'll play the final game. 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The outcome could determine both teams' final standings in the league.",{"code":196,"id":50,"imagePath":197,"name":51,"slug":198},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F504.png","hellas-verona","2026-05-24T18:45:00Z",90,"326135624706822144","Serie A","it-serie-a","hellas-verona-vs-as-roma-2026-05-24","live",[],"Verona","Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi"]