Roma’s owners, the Friedkins, have confirmed Ivan Juric as the team’s manager for the time being. There will be no immediate changes in the coming hours, and the coach has received full support from Dan and Ryan Friedkin. However, they have also reiterated their dissatisfaction with the recent results. While expressing total confidence in the team, the Friedkins now expect a turnaround in performance.
The American owners remain closely involved with the club and in constant contact with the Trigoria training center. A change in direction is now necessary to salvage a season that has started poorly. Roma currently sits just 5 points above the relegation zone and 9 points away from the fourth Champions League spot. The dismissal of former coach Daniele De Rossi has also created a rift between the team and the fanbase.
The Giallorossi are set to play Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League on Thursday, followed by a Serie A match against Bologna on Sunday. Juric’s decision to grant the team a day off has raised eyebrows, with training set to resume tomorrow for the final preparations.
While Dan and Ryan Friedkin have reaffirmed their trust in Juric, they have not yet scheduled a return to Rome. Speculation arose when the Friedkins’ plane took off from Paris, but it was quickly clarified that they were not heading to the Italian capital. The aircraft is currently in Crete after an unusual flight path that included a detour to North Africa before turning towards the Greek island, where the Friedkins own resorts in Santorini.
Juric has secured the club’s backing for now, but he must deliver results on the pitch. Roma desperately needs to return to winning ways. After the international break, the team faces challenging matches against Napoli and Atalanta. Failure to secure points in these fixtures could reignite discussions about Juric’s position. While no concrete replacements have been identified, names like Potter, Lampard, and Sousa are being monitored. There has been no contact with Roberto Mancini, although he is reportedly flattered by the club’s subtle interest.
