Roma coach Jose Mourinho left Nicolo Zaniolo out of his starting line-up for their friendly against Sunderland in Portugal.
Zaniolo is pushing to leave the Giallorosso this summer.
The midfielder hasn't trained with Roma for the past two days, complaining of a knock.
However, he is with the squad in Portugal as coach Jose Mourinho retains hope of the midfielder staying.
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