"The CV doesn't matter." Roma's Coach Explains Hummels' Absence from Lineup
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Roma's head coach, Ivan Juric, has clarified why experienced defender Mats Hummels has not featured in the team's lineup.
Details: The coach insists that his consistent decision not include the German national team legend and former Borussia Dortmund player from the starting XI is a tactical choice and that he is unfazed by Hummels' impressive resume.
Quote: “I select the lineup based on what I see in training. Those who inspire the most confidence in me play. Age and resume don’t matter; this is a technical choice.
Ermosa also hasn’t had many opportunities, despite his experience at Atlético Madrid. Ndicka can become a top player on the right side of the defensive trio. Tomorrow he will face a tough test against Moise Kean. There are no other reasons; it’s purely a technical decision,” Juric said to TMW.
Reminder: Hummels joined Roma as a free agent in early September after his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired at the end of the 2024-25 season.
For the 35-year-old, the Italian capital club is his first foreign team, having previously spent his career exclusively between two giants of German football: Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
The 2014 World Cup winner has yet to play a single minute in official matches since joining, despite Roma having played eight games in Serie A and the Europa League since then.
