De Rossi doesn’t publicly point the finger at him, and we understand the group dynamics and the job of a coach. But this fan base has the right and perhaps now also the duty to do so
Rick Karsdorp must no longer play for Roma. Not for the sloppy and depressing mistake that ruined a European run and for which he should tearfully apologize to his teammates. Oh God maybe for that too. But why was he offended. He, a professional from 2.2 million per season (one hundred thousand euros more than Frimpong!), has resented the boos of an audience that has tolerated him since 2017. The unfortunate year in which Monchi decided to take him to Rome. Rick clapped ironically, said something to Dand Rossi and he ran into the locker room without cheering on those teammates he had put in difficulty against one of the strongest teams in Europe. Too strict? No, perhaps with too much phosphorus. Di Francesco sent him to the punitive stand in 2017, Mourinho a year or so ago, in a sudden outburst, he defined it as “unprofessional” and even something more. Rick, offended, in response went around the world for a bit, then presented a medical certificate and also turned to the players’ association. Offended, with 2.2 million on the annual bill. But that audience, which Karsdorp applauded arrogantly yesterday, had even forgiven him.
That public had left out tacky mistakes, runs in the middle of the pitch, rejections on the transfer market and that desire to return to his Rotterdam. He had been patient enough to praise him even at the time of the lineups after poor Rick himself had hanged or tried to hang other matches this season. Do you really not remember them? Let’s make a short list: Inter, Atalanta, Verona, Slavia Prague. He benefited from a patience that we don’t remember towards other players. Indeed, to be honest we don’t remember how a player with such poor performance remained in Rome for so many seasons. Someone did it for 2-3 years, and someone so poor was humble and even endeared the fans. After all, he supported Silvano Benedetti, Barusso and Iturbe. But no one was ever so poor as arrogant. De Rossi doesn’t publicly point the finger at him, and we understand the group dynamics and the job of a coach. But this fan base has the right and perhaps now also the duty to do so. Not so much for the mistake that leveled the team Leverkusen but because, and we repeat, the Dutchman thought it best to run away and answer the boos. Here dear Rick from that tunnel, please don’t come out again. It is said that the seventh year is the year of crisis, we hope it is the year of farewell.
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May 3, 2024 (changed May 3, 2024 | 10:09)
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