AS Roma: Hummels Disappears Suddenly into the Locker Room
Mats Hummels was absent from Roma's training session today, with the club later confirming that he had left the session early due to a personal emergency.
The German defender was seen leaving the training ground in his car shortly after the session began, and Roma later released a statement saying that he had been given permission to leave due to a "family matter."
It is not yet known what the nature of the emergency is, but it is understood that Hummels is expected to return to training tomorrow.
Hummels has been a key player for Roma this season, making 25 appearances in all competitions and scoring one goal. His absence from training will be a blow to the team, who are currently preparing for their upcoming match against Lazio.
Roma are currently third in the Serie A table, two points behind leaders Napoli. They will be hoping to close the gap on the leaders when they face Lazio on Sunday.
Hummels' absence from training will be a concern for Roma manager Jose Mourinho, who will be without several other players for the match against Lazio. Gianluca Mancini and Rick Karsdorp are both suspended, while Tammy Abraham is a doubt due to a knock.
Roma will be hoping that Hummels is able to return to training tomorrow and that he will be available for the match against Lazio. His experience and leadership will be vital if Roma are to get a result against their rivals.