On Monday, Roma will resume training after the winter break. But a particular man might choose not to show up for training.
According to Il Messaggero via TuttoJuve, Rick Karsdorp may not show up for Roma’s training camp this week.
Last month, the Dutchman was on a collision course with Giallorossi manager José Mourinho, who publicly invited him to leave the club after a lackluster cameo appearance in which the player’s display allegedly lacked motivation.
It seems the right-back took the advice to heart and is in fact determined to leave the Italian capital.
The source adds that the 27-year-old returned to Amsterdam after a holiday in Thailand, and it is not yet known whether he will show up for training or take a rebellious stance.
For their part, Juventus will surely be closely monitoring the situation. The Bianconeri are looking to add a new right-back to the fold to bolster the department.
Karsdorp has been one of the biggest names on the list, and his absence from training would be another big step towards Roma’s starting gate.
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While Juventus certainly need a new player who can rotate with Juan Cuadrado, Karsdorp’s questionable behavior should turn heads in Turin.
When it comes to his breakup with Mourinho, it’s impossible to know who’s right and who’s wrong, but regardless of the circumstances, not showing up for training is never a good sign.
We will surely have some updates on this story by tomorrow.
