Mats Hummels Faces Criticism After Second Appearance for AS Roma

The 35-year-old defender, recently signed by AS Roma, struggles to find form as the team endures a difficult season under its fourth coach of the year.

Mats Hummels made his second appearance for AS Roma in a 0-1 loss to Serie A leaders SSC Napoli, where he was partially at fault for the game's only goal.
The 2014 World Cup winner, who joined AS Roma in September after months without a club, has played just 68 minutes across two matches this season.
Hummels defended his performance, citing a lack of match fitness after a long period without regular play, and expressed optimism about improving with more game time.
Newly appointed coach Claudio Ranieri, Roma's fourth coach in 2024, has promised to rebuild the team's confidence and hinted at giving Hummels more opportunities on the field.
AS Roma currently sits 12th in the Serie A standings, just four points above the relegation zone, following a challenging season with inconsistent results.