Kostas Tsimikas suffers setback on loan at Roma

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Kostas Tsimikas, currently on loan at AS Roma from Liverpool, has experienced a setback in his campaign with the Serie A club. The Greek left-back, who was deemed surplus to requirements by Liverpool manager Arne Slot, had high hopes for regular playing time after completing his loan move for the 2025-26 season.

Despite a promising start to his career in Rome, Tsimikas has faced difficulties securing a consistent place in Roma's starting lineup. This challenge comes amid stiff competition for the left-back position and tactical decisions by Roma’s coaching staff. As a result, his development and impact at Roma have been temporarily hindered.

Tsimikas arrived at Anfield from Olympiacos in 2020 and made over 115 appearances for Liverpool, winning significant silverware including the Premier League and multiple domestic cups. His move to Roma was intended to provide more first-team opportunities and further his career, but the recent setback suggests that his progress this season may be slower than anticipated.

Roma, who started the Serie A season strongly with two league wins before the international break and are also competing in the Europa League, will need to manage squad rotation carefully. For Tsimikas, overcoming this obstacle will be crucial to reigniting his season and proving his value both to Roma and potentially his parent club Liverpool in the future.