Overview

• Mats Hummels made his first start for AS Roma in their Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur after joining the club in September.
• The German defender initially conceded a penalty in the 5th minute, converted by Tottenham's Son Heung-min, putting Roma at an early disadvantage.
• In the 91st minute, Hummels redeemed himself by scoring a close-range equalizer following a corner, securing a 2-2 draw for Roma.
• Roma's coach Claudio Ranieri praised Hummels' defensive leadership and potential, despite acknowledging that he is not yet in peak form.
• With six points from five matches, AS Roma remains uncertain of advancing to the next round of the Europa League, needing a strong performance in their final group stage game.