Roma’s Rising Star: Soud Abdel Hamid on the Brink of History – What’s Behind the Delay
Saud Abdul Hamid: The Saudi Player on the Brink of History with Roma
Saud Abdul Hamid at the Stadio Olimpico, 22 September/October 2024 in Rome
Saud Abdul Hamid, the 25-year-old former Al Hilal Saudi club defender, is eagerly awaiting his first appearance with his new team, Italian club Roma. This milestone will cement his place in history as the first Saudi player to participate in Italian league games after signing with a Calcio team.
Despite joining Roma nearly a month ago, Saud Abdul Hamid has yet to make his debut. Coach Daniele De Rossi, who orchestrated his signing, has left the team, and new coach Ivan Juric has not included him in the match against Udinese. Although Roma quickly took the lead, Juric could have given him an opportunity to appear, especially with a large number of Roma fans in attendance.
In a recent press conference, as reported by Corriere dello Sport, coach Juric expressed his confidence in Saud Abdul Hamid’s potential. Juric stated, “He needs time. He has ideal qualities, but this is a big step for him. I am confident that he will get his chance and he will succeed.”
While coach Juric did not specify a date for Saud Abdul Hamid’s debut, Roma’s upcoming matches may prompt him to adopt a rotation policy, giving the player an opportunity to shine. Roma will face Spanish Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League on Thursday, and Juric may consider including Saud Abdul Hamid in the lineup.
