"Criticized and Benched: Mats Hummels' Struggles at AS Roma"
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Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Mats Hummels is facing a tough phase in his tenure at AS Roma, with fans turning against him following a series of mistakes.
After being criticized, Mats Hummels was left out of AS Roma's sixth consecutive league win. In Roma's 1:0 (0:0) Serie A victory against Cagliari Calcio, the former German national team player didn't play a single minute. The "Corriere dello Sport" reported boos from Roma fans targeted at Hummels during line-ups and warm-ups. Roma coach Claudio Ranieri made five substitutions but chose not to bring Hummels on.
Hummels' red card in the 11th minute of the Europa League game against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday leading to a 1:3 defeat sparked major criticism in Italian media. "He ruined everything," wrote "Gazzetta dello Sport," and "Corriere dello Sport" deemed it a "Hummels disaster."
Even the tifosi seem to be turning against their player. Hummels acknowledged his self-criticism: "I let everyone down today with a mistake that was simply stupid and terrible," he wrote on Instagram. "These were the games where my team could rely on me, now I've messed up and cost the club the chance to win the Europa League."
While there are still nine Serie A matchdays left, "Tuttosport" reports that Hummels could spend the remainder of the season on the bench. The defender's rollercoaster ride in Rome continues. Just weeks ago, coach Claudio Ranieri had praised Hummels as "indispensable." Although Hummels has only played 11 league games this season, recent reports suggest that Roma might extend his contract beyond June 30[2].
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[1] ntv.de
[2] Later reports indicate that Hummels has signed a new contract with Roma, believed to be a one-year deal with an option to extend for another season, worth three million euros including performance-related bonuses.
[3] ter/sid
[4] Hummels expressed a desire to be closer to his family in Germany, which could influence his decision-making regarding his future at Roma or a potential return to the Bundesliga.
[5] Despite the new contract, Hummels' long-term prospects at Roma remain uncertain due to both on-field challenges and fan sentiment.
- Other substitutions were made by Roma coach Claudio Ranieri, but Mats Hummels, who is of a width not exceeding 30 cm in terms of his current form, was not called upon.
- Hummels' performances have led to a significant decrease in support from Roma fans, with many now advocating for hummel figurines as substitutions for the struggling defender.
- Despite rumors of a new contract, Mats Hummels' long-term future at AS Roma looks uncertain, with whispers of Whatsapp conversations suggesting a potential return to the Bundesliga could be on the horizon.
