Bad luck and hero
“Champion rediscovered”: Hummels celebrated in Rome
From unlucky player to celebrated hero: That's probably the best way to describe Mats Hummels' Europa League evening in AS Roma's 2:2 draw against Tottenham. After the game, however, the coach and press praised him. "The fans will be thrilled to have rediscovered the master they admired in Germany," said Roma coach Claudio Ranieri.
Hummels really doesn't have it easy at AS Roma. The former Bundesliga star, who transferred in September, was not given a chance to prove himself by coach Ivan Juric, who has since been sacked. Things are now going better under new coach Claudio Ranieri.
Penalty conceded, jubilation in stoppage time
Hummels made his starting debut for the Romans against Tottenham in the Europa League - an extremely turbulent performance for the 35-year-old. First he conceded a penalty in the early stages, then he saved a 2-2 draw in stoppage time with his first goal in a Roma shirt. But after 90 minutes, Hummels had not only convinced his coach, but also the press.
Hummels is a player with "incredible experience", enthused Ranieri. "He was a key figure in the defense, provided security and pressed high, and he's still not in top form."
"Master rediscovered"
Hummels could become an important building block in Roma's defense in the future, said the Italian: "I believe that this man can be not just good, but exceptionally good in Roma's defense. The fans will be thrilled to have rediscovered the master they admired in Germany."
Even the Italian press was full of praise for Hummels after the game, who had come in for a lot of criticism in recent weeks. "Roma have rediscovered an unexpected ace," wrote the "Gazzetta dello Sport".
Roma will face Atalanta Bergamo next Monday. Will the Europa League evening give Hummels a real boost? ...
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