Hummels remains in Germany with fever amid doubts over Roma future | OneFootball

Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Mats Hummels is in Germany with a fever, so he hasn’t trained under Claudio Ranieri in recent days amid doubts over his stay in the capital beyond January.

German defender Hummels is currently in Germany with a fever and has not trained under new coach Ranieri this week.

Hummels remains in Germany with fever amid doubts over Roma future

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 11: AS Roma head coach Claudio Ranieri looks on during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Empoli at Stadio Olimpico on March 11, 2019 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The latest report from Corriere dello Sport highlights that the ex-Borussia Dortmund star is still not ready to start for the Giallorossi, not only due to his recent issue but also because he hasn’t reached the same fitness level as his teammates.

The veteran defender has only played 23 minutes for Roma since joining the club as a free agent in September.

Corriere dello Sport reported earlier this month that Hummels was ready to leave the capital if Ivan Juric remained at the club, but the defender’s future remains uncertain under Ranieri as well.

Hummels’ contract expires in June 2025, and if he continues struggling with playing time in the next month, he could ask to return to the Bundesliga in the winter transfer window.

The 35-year-old will start on the bench against Napoli on Sunday, while Mario Hermoso won’t be available. Therefore, Ranieri will likely pick a four-man defence with Gianluca Mancini and Evan N’dicka in central defence.