Cole frozen out by Roma

Ashley Cole’s departure from Roma appears ever more likely after he was left out of tonight’s squad presentation and friendly against Sevilla.

The Giallorossi will take on the Europa League holders at the Stadio Olimpico at 19:00 UK time tonight, when the squad will be presented to the fans for the first time.

Sky Sport has reported that former Chelsea and Arsenal full-back Cole has been left out of the squad, an important gesture that indicates he is no longer wanted at the capital club.

Ashley Cole’s departure from Roma appears ever more likely after he was left out of tonight’s squad presentation and friendly against Sevilla.

The Giallorossi will take on the Europa League holders at the Stadio Olimpico at 19:00 UK time tonight, when the squad will be presented to the fans for the first time.

Sky Sport has reported that former Chelsea and Arsenal full-back Cole has been left out of the squad, an important gesture that indicates he is no longer wanted at the capital club.

The outlet suggests that a contract annulment could be on the cards if another destination cannot be found for the 34-year-old.

The match will give the Giallorossi faithful the first opportunity to see new signings Wojciech Szczesny, Mohamed Salah and Edin Dzeko in action in their home stadium.

Roma squad

Lobont, Nainggolan, Castan, Strootman, Iturbe, Ljajic, Dzeko, Totti, Salah, Maicon, Pjanic, De Rossi, Ibarbo, Keita, Destro, Florenzi, Szczesny, De Sanctis, Gervinho, Paredes, Torosidis, Manolas, Ucan, Anocic, Pop, Capradossi.