Roma players booed before Torino game in Serie A

epa11680544 Roma's players celebrate the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Europa League soccer match AS Roma vs Dynamo Kyiv at Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 24 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Roma players were booed by their own fans before starting the warmup for a key Serie A game against Torino.

It kicks off at 20:45 CET (18:45 GMT) at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

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It’s a tricky game for Roma, who lost to Fiorentina 5-1 on Sunday evening. Their coach, Ivan Juric, is on the brink of sacking.

Roma players booed before Torino game in Serie A

FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Head coach Ivan Juric of AS Roma reacts during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and AS Roma at Stadio Artemio Franchi on October 27, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

The ex-Croatia international confirmed he had ‘heavy arguments’ with part of the dressing room after the Fiorentina defeat four days ago.

A group of angry fans confronted the team after their loss in Tuscany, but the mood in Rome is not improving as Giallorossi footballers were booed even before kick-off at the Stadio Olimpico this evening.

They were led by captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, who is not in the starting XI due to a minor physical issue but is available on the bench.

On the other hand, Roma’s best scorer, Artem Dovbyk, has had a fever and is not even on the bench, so Paulo Dybala will play as a false nine.