A heated exchange between midfielder Bryan Cristante and head coach Daniele De Rossi has sent shockwaves through Roma’s training ground. The incident, which occurred during today’s practice session, has raised concerns about the team’s harmony as they prepare for crucial upcoming fixtures.
According to reports from Calciomercato, the argument between Cristante and De Rossi escalated quickly, with both parties exchanging harsh words. Interestingly, the name of Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes was mentioned during the altercation, possibly in an ironic context. Paredes is known to have a close relationship with De Rossi, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Cristante, who joined Roma five years ago from Atalanta for €22 million, has been a regular fixture in the team’s lineup. He has featured in both of Roma’s Serie A matches this season, starting against Cagliari and Empoli before being substituted early in the second half of the latter game.
The timing of this clash is particularly unfortunate for Roma, as they face a challenging away fixture against league leaders Juventus on Sunday evening. The Giallorossi are under pressure to improve their form after a disappointing start to the season, having drawn with Cagliari and lost to Empoli.
While the club has attempted to downplay the incident, the tension within the squad is palpable. This disagreement comes on the heels of recent transfer speculation involving Cristante. Roma reportedly offered the midfielder to Inter Milan as part of a potential deal for Davide Frattesi, a player highly regarded by De Rossi. However, Inter rejected the proposal, considering Frattesi untouchable.
