According to reports from Italy, the turmoil surrounding Roma shows no signs of abating. Just days ago, coach Ivan Juric claimed he felt like he was in paradise, but he now risks finding himself in hell in a short time. Calciomercato report that the upcoming matches against Dynamo Kyiv and Fiorentina will be decisive for his future. Juric can no longer afford mistakes, and the shadow of Daniele De Rossi looms over him, especially after De Rossi’s recent change of agent.
De Rossi has parted ways with Alessandro Lucci and will now be represented by Fali Ramadani. In the event of Juric’s dismissal, a sensational return of De Rossi to Roma would be the most likely scenario. But would he accept such an offer?
The situation is delicate. De Rossi would find it difficult to say ‘no’ to Roma. The history between the club and the former player is one of the most beautiful in football, but the manner of his previous dismissal left a sour taste. On the day of his departure, he had said, “This time I’m not coming back,” while the Friedkins had bid him farewell with “This will always be your home.”
The idea of returning intrigues De Rossi, especially now that Lina Souloukou is no longer at the club. Their relationship was never the best, and it was the Greek executive who had pushed Dan and Ryan towards the decision to sack him. The dressing room would welcome his return. While the team is not against Juric, there was no rift with De Rossi either.
However, it’s not certain that De Rossi would want to continue being a lightning rod for criticism. If negative results come on Monday, Roma’s story could change again. Every scenario is possible, including that of a caretaker manager until the end of the year if De Rossi refuses. For now, Trigoria is firmly denying any possibility of dismissing Juric to bring back De Rossi.
De Rossi is eager to return to coaching and is looking for a serious project. On the table is not only the possible return to Roma but also interest from other Serie A teams. Monza and Genoa would like to have him, but only from next year, as he cannot coach two different clubs in Serie A in the same season.
