Mats Hummels Rom Suffers Setback in Europa League
Mats Hummels Rom Suffers Setback in Europa League
Mats Hummels Rom faced an unfortunate defeat in their latest Europa League match. The 2014 football world champion watched from the bench as AS Roma succumbed to a 0-1 loss against IF Elfsborg Boras in Sweden.
Ghanaian player Michael Baidoo scored the decisive goal via a penalty in the 44th minute. With only one point from two matches, Roma's poor start to the tournament has been underlined.
Manchester United's Narrow Escape
In a stark contrast, Manchester United managed to scrape a 3-3 draw against FC Porto, initially leading 2-0 before conceding twice. Harry Maguire's late equalizer salvaged a point.
Standings Update
- Five clubs lead the Europa League with two victories.
- Roma rival Lazio tops the group following a convincing 4-1 triumph over OGC Nice.
Pedro, Valentin Castellanos, and Mattia Zaccagni contributed goals for Lazio, while Jeremie Boga managed to pull one back for Nice.
The Hummels Situation
After his contract with Borussia Dortmund ended, Mats Hummels sought a new challenge and officially joined AS Roma in early September. Despite being regularly included in the squad, the 35-year-old defender is still waiting to make his debut.
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