Karsdorp expected to snub Roma training

Rick Karsdorp has been named in the Roma squad for when training resumes on December 12, but it remains to be seen if he will turn up following the row with Jose Mourinho.

The right-back has not featured in the Giallorossi jersey since the total collapse of his rapport with the coach in a 1-1 draw with Sassuolo on November 9.

Karsdorp came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of that Serie A game and his sluggish failure to track back on the equaliser infuriated Mourinho.

The coach said in his post-match press conference and interviews that a substitute had “betrayed his team” with “a bad attitude” and would need to find another club.

It was later confirmed to be Karsdorp, who was then frozen out of the squad for their final game of 2022 against Torino.

Now Karsdorp is expected back at training from December 12, but it is unlikely the player will accept the invitation, considering the circumstances.

Roma are trying to sell and few are prepared to meet the €10m asking price, including Juventus.