AS Roma issued an angry statement on Friday evening. The club disagrees with the decision of the Serie A league management to play the match against Udinese on April 25. The Italian team describes it as an 'unfair decision'.
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Five days ago, the league match between Udinese and AS Roma was halted after Evan Ndicka collapsed.
Thankfully, the defender is now doing well under the circumstances, and the remaining twenty minutes of the game still need to be played. Serie A has rescheduled this segment for April 25, which is tightly packed between the match against Bologna and a significant clash with Napoli.
AS Roma has expressed concerns over this decision, pointing out the disadvantage it poses for them compared to their upcoming opponents in the Europa League semi-finals, Bayer Leverkusen. The club emphasized their contributions to Italy's standing in UEFA rankings through consistent high performance, which has played a pivotal role in securing five Champions League spots for the next season. Despite these achievements, they feel that the rescheduling decision made by Serie A President Lorenzo Casini is unfair and undermines the club's efforts.
The statement from AS Roma highlighted their frustration, noting that this decision puts them at a significant disadvantage in their preparations against Bayer Leverkusen. They see this as a regressive move for Italian football. The team, along with its players and staff, has voiced their determination to contest this perceived injustice. AS Roma is set to host Bayer Leverkusen at home on May 2, with the return leg scheduled a week later. This tight scheduling adds to the stress and preparation challenges facing the club.
