Libero report how the situation at Roma is increasingly tense, with some suggestions that the club may consider bringing Daniele De Rossi back to the capital. The former Giallorossi coach, despite his dismissal, remains a powerful presence for both fans and players. This sentiment is palpable from the outside, with the squad seemingly unconvinced by their current direction and still deeply attached to their former manager.
Ivan Juric, while striving to do his best, has yet to stamp his authority on the team. The initial fixtures proved to be a double-edged sword: his debut, a resounding 3-0 victory against Udinese at home, was fueled by the players’ anger over De Rossi’s controversial sacking.
However, subsequent performances have been concerning. A lackluster showing against Venezia at home, where Roma scraped a late comeback, was followed by a humiliating defeat to Elfsborg in Sweden – a team that would likely struggle in Italy’s Serie B. Juric attempted to downplay these setbacks, but the message is clear: the team lacks spark and is paying for errors in its build-up play.
With De Rossi’s departure, Roma’s problems seem to have intensified. Juric, despite his capabilities, appears to be losing grip on the situation. Rumors of his potential dismissal are already circulating. The upcoming away match against struggling Monza could be pivotal for the Croatian manager. Anything less than a victory might prompt the Friedkins to appease fans and players by recalling De Rossi.
The recent departure of CEO Lina Souloukou potentially paves the way for De Rossi’s return, which could be seen as a positive move to end the chaos engulfing Roma.
On the pitch, Juric faces additional challenges for the Monza clash, with both Dybala and Hummels unavailable. Zalewski has been reintegrated into the squad, but he alone cannot solve Roma’s problems. One of the most pressing issues is the underwhelming performance of Soulé, a €30 million signing who has been largely ineffective. Some in Rome are already drawing parallels to another disappointing Argentine acquisition from the recent past, Iturbe, who failed to live up to expectations after a strong season with a smaller club.
