Source: REUTERS/Remo Casilli
[Saba Sports News] According to Italian media reports, Roma defender Gianluca Mancini had a heated argument with coach Ivan Juric during halftime. In Round 9 of Serie A, Roma suffered a humiliating 1-5 defeat against Fiorentina. Reports indicate that there was also a conflict between players and management within Roma. During halftime, Mancini and coach Juric had a fierce argument in front of the entire team, which even escalated to physical contact. Mancini was subsequently substituted and remained in the locker room during the second half without returning to the bench; after the match, he did not join the team in acknowledging the Roma fans who traveled to watch the game. Also remaining in the locker room during the second half was Bryan Cristante, who was substituted early in the 32nd minute. After this match, the entire Roma team took a train back to Rome and encountered protests from about 50 extreme Roma fans at Termini Station. Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini communicated with the Roma fans alongside Mancini, creating a tense atmosphere. It remains unclear how Roma fans feel about this situation.