Kostas Tsimikas joined AS Roma on loan from Liverpool in the summer.
So far this season, the Greece international has struggled to make a mark at the Stadio Olimpico and hasn’t fully settled in under Gian Piero Gasperini.
He’s played only 242 minutes in Serie A and has mainly been on the bench. The left-back did assist once in the Europa League but he hasn’t been convincing enough. Wesley, who is originally a right wing-back, has often been used at left wing-back in Tsimikas’ place.
Tele Radio Stereo’s Mario Corsi has now spoken about the Liverpool loanee’s situation.
He told the outlet that the 29-year-old isn’t getting to grips with Gasperini’s system since his arrival and this can lead to a January exit.
The journalist claimed – relayed by Giallorossi.net : “Tsimikas will leave, I’m convinced. I’ve heard this. There are players who can’t handle Gasperini’s training.”
Speaking further, Corsi said Tsimikas is struggling to match the intensity needed under the Italian manager.
“In my opinion, he’s not a dud, he’s just exhausted by these workouts.”
While this would be disappointing, Liverpool won’t mind too much.
This is because Roma don’t have an option to buy the left-back and they only covered his wages. The Reds aren’t losing out on the possibility of guaranteed money.
They could easily have Tsimikas back in the squad or loan him out to another club in January. This would help them save wages and the Greece international would get another chance at proving himself.