Romelu Lukaku, Roma's forward, has been suspended for one match after being sent off against Fiorentina for fouling Cristian Kouamé, according to an announcement from the local federation on Tuesday. The Belgian international (30 years old) received a straight red card in the 87th minute during the match that ended in a 1-1 draw last Sunday. His teammates finished the remaining minutes with nine players after Polish player Nicola Zalewski had been sent off in the middle of the second half.
Kouamé did not suffer serious injuries from Lukaku's rough tackle, but the Belgian forward could have faced a three-match suspension for violent conduct. The former Inter Milan and Chelsea striker will miss the upcoming match against Bologna, who are tied with Roma on points (25 points) in fourth place in the league and have won their last four home matches.
Roma's Portuguese coach, José Mourinho, will have reduced attacking options due to Lukaku's suspension and the absence of Argentine Paulo Dybala, who is out with a muscle injury sustained in the previous match against Fiorentina.
