Kevin Strootman signed for Roma from PSV in 2013. VI Images/Getty Images

Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman is set to undergo surgery for the third time in a bid to bring an end to almost 18 months of injury frustration, according to reports.

Strootman, 25, first underwent surgery on his left knee in March 2014, ruling him out almost for a year since his recovery did not go according to plan and a second intervention was deemed necessary in January 2015, after his attempted comeback lasted only two months and saw him take to the field just seven times.

He had hoped to be back in action during preseason in a bid to make a more sustained return to action this season, but during the Giallorossi's trip to Australia concerns over his condition were raised.