Ivan Juric suffered his second defeat of the season as Roma’s manager following a loss to Inter Milan at the Olimpico. The defeat, marked by costly errors from Zalewski and Celik, has intensified the pressure on Juric and the team. With Roma’s position in the league table far from ideal and fan protests continuing, the upcoming European match against Dynamo Kyiv could be a turning point for Juric’s future.
Calciomercato report that despite the setback, Juric maintains a positive outlook, noting that Roma held their own against Inter for an hour before self-inflicted mistakes cost them the game. While sporting director Ghisolfi has publicly backed Juric, stating he “needs time,” discontent in Rome is growing. The matches against Dynamo Kyiv and Fiorentina are now seen as decisive. Another pair of losses could lead to unexpected changes, though Juric’s position is not currently at immediate risk.
The Friedkin ownership has shown a propensity for surprise decisions in the past. Speculation about a potential return of Daniele De Rossi has surfaced, despite his previous statement: “This time I’m not coming back.” The team’s primary goal remains qualifying for the Champions League, with the fourth spot currently four points away.
Fan unrest has been palpable since De Rossi’s dismissal. The Curva Sud expressed their dissatisfaction with the club’s management during the Inter match, and some fans even booed Juric during the lineup announcements. His tactical decisions, particularly starting Zalewski in such a crucial match and substituting Koné while leaving the increasingly unpopular Cristante on the field, have drawn criticism.
