Mile Svilar has been impressive since supplanting Rui Patricio as the Roma starter. However, despite the club’s intention to rely on him going forward, a couple of problems stand in the way of such a proposition, Il Messaggero informed.
AS Roma are in talks with Mile Svilar about a new contract. The goalkeeper has a deal to 2027 with Roma, but is among the lowest paid players in the squad.
Mile Svilar has been excellent since taking over the starting job between the Roma sticks, dethroning veteran Rui Patricio. He put his stamp on the recent draw with Fiorentina, saving another penalty kick after his heroics against Feyenoord.
Former referee Graziano Cesari believes that it was the correct decision to allow Inter Milan’s opener in their Serie A win over Roma. Speaking to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInter1908, Cesari gave the view that there was no interference on Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio in the action leading to the goal.
Roma are weighing a permanent change between the sticks, but not through the transfer market, as Rui Patricio might be benched in favor of Mile Svilar.
Roma might change their goalie next summer and have Lecce’s Wladimiro Falcone into their crosshairs. Rui Patricio hasn’t had many blunders this year, but he’s on an expiring contract.
Jose Mourinho never had any ambition to win the first Derby della Capitale of the 2023/24 season as Lazio and Roma shared the spoils in an ill-tempered 0-0 draw.
Despite some chatter, Rui Patricio remained the unquestioned Roma starter after the summer, but the club is thinking about the future and laid eyes on Michele Di Gregorio.
Roma were given the chance to add two goalkeepers for cheap this summer, but they ultimately decided to stick with Rui Patricio despite his uneven start.
Rui Patricio is off to a slow start, and Roma could try to bring in another goalkeeper to challenge him. His young backup, Mile Svilar, isn’t considered ready to do that yet.
An early mistake by Rui Patricio ultimately cost Roma, which failed to win a second straight match against an inferior opponent. Verona dominated the first half and took a 2-0 lead just before the break.
AS Roma goalkeeper Rui Patricio says they have high hopes for the new season. Patricio admits coach Jose Mourinho is eager to achieve something special this term.
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