Mats Hummels had a tough start at Roma, giving away a penalty in his debut.
Hummels joined Roma as a free agent in September. However, coach Ivan Juric did not play him at first. Juric said it was not about Hummels’ fitness but rather a choice based on how he performed in training.
When Hummels finally got a chance to play, things did not go well. He scored an own goal during a 5-1 loss to Fiorentina on October 27. His second game was not much better, as he played the last half in a 1-0 loss to Napoli.
In his first start for Roma, Hummels made a mistake early on. Just three minutes into the match, he fouled Pape Sarr, leading to a penalty for Tottenham. Son Heung-min took the penalty and scored after a VAR review, putting Roma in a tough spot right away.
This penalty was a big blow for Roma, as they were already struggling. Hummels’ performance has raised concerns among fans and analysts alike. They are worried about how he will adapt to the team and the league.
The pressure is on Hummels to improve quickly. Roma needs him to step up and help the team recover from these setbacks. Fans hope he can turn things around in the upcoming matches. The team will be looking for a better performance in their next game to regain confidence.
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