A piece of news shakes the Giallorossi environment. Daniele De Rossi is no longer the coach of Roma. The decision was made official on Wednesday morning, surprising many fans and insiders. Despite the championship having just started, the club has decided to relieve the former midfielder of his duties, due to a disappointing start to the season.
Il club statement reads: “The Club's decision is taken in the interest of the team, to be able to promptly resume the desired path, at a time when the season is still at its beginning. To Daniele, who will always be at home in the Giallorossi Club, a heartfelt thanks for the work carried out in these months with passion and dedication”.
Now is Let's start the name-gaming: among the possible replacements for Daniele De Rossi there would be Maurizio Sarri and Massimiliano Allegri, the latter already favored by the bookmakers. Other options include Ivan Yuric, while Stefano Pioli and a return of Claudio Ranieri appear less likely.
An unexpected but considered dismissal
De Rossi's dismissal represents a out of the blue, although the intervention of the Friedkin ownership suggests that something was brewing. The club's owners, who had arrived from Houston two days earlier, spent several hours in Trigoria to closely assess the team's situation. The results, unfortunately, speak for themselves: Roma have collected only three points in the first four games, the result of three draws and one defeat. The last result, a 1-1 against Genoa, saw the team capitulate in the final minutes, leaving further doubts about the group's ability to manage decisive moments.
Internal problems and tensions in the dressing room
The decision to relieve De Rossi of his duties it's not just about sports results. In recent weeks, rumors have emerged about internal tensions, with some friction between the coach and some prominent players. Among these, there was talk of a discussion on with the midfielder Bryan Cristante during a training session, while other rumours also indicated the defender Gianluca Mancini as involved in disagreements. Although both De Rossi and Mancini have denied these rumours, the climate in the dressing room seems to have deteriorated, making it difficult to manage the group.
De Rossi's journey at the helm of Roma
Daniele De Rossi had taken the reins of the team in January, taking over from José Mourinho, who was also fired after an up-and-down period. In the second half of last season, the former Giallorossi captain managed to turn things around, leading Roma to an unexpected sixth place finish. These results convinced the club to confirm him for the current season, with a contract until 2027. However, the start to the championship was disastrous, with a home defeat against Empoli on the first day, followed by disappointing draws.
De Rossi's farewell marks a important breaking point for Roma, who find themselves having to rebuild their path in a season that was expected to be ambitious.
Ivan Juric is the new Giallorossi coach
After a few hours of uncertainty and speculation about possible candidates, it was the former Torino coach, Ivan Yuric, conquer the Roma bench. Juric prevailed over the competition after Pioli's refusal and beat the candidacies of Terzic and Tuchel. According to rumors, Sarri also refused "out of respect for Lazio". This led the Friedkins to focus on the Croatian coach, who made himself available immediately.
Juric has signed a contract until 2025, with a renewal option linked to Champions League qualification. The agreement was quickly defined, thanks to his experience in Serie A and familiarity with the 3-4-2-1 and 3-4-3 modules. In the afternoon, the Croatian will lead his first training session, with the aim of relaunching the team.
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