Thomas Vermaelen injury jinx continues as former Arsenal defender suffers calf problem… while ALREADY out with groin issue

JINXED Thomas Vermaelen has suffered a calf problem... while ALREADY out with a groin injury.

Roma took a punt on the perma-crocked former Arsenal defender in the summer in a loan move from Barcelona.

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And it has already backfired as the Belgian has managed just three starts for the Serie A side due to a persistent groin problem.

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Vermaelen, 31, recovered sufficiently to make complete a rare 90 minutes in the league clash with Chievo last month.

But he pulled up in training on Monday with a fresh muscular blow.

Tests on Tuesday confirmed severe swelling on the star’s left calf – which the club will monitor ‘day-to-day’.

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Vermaelen has managed just 29 league appearances in the last four seasons for the Gunners, Barca and Roma.

He is now a major doubt for Sunday’s clash with Genoa.

Luciano Spalletti’s side are four points behind leaders Juventus having played a game more.