Roma’s tumultuous season took another turn for the worse as they suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Bologna, despite a valiant effort from Stephan El Shaarawy. The loss has intensified speculation about manager Ivan Juric’s future at the club.
Bologna opened the scoring through Santiago Castro, who capitalized on a corner kick situation. Roma’s equalizer came from El Shaarawy’s looping header, but their joy was short-lived. Riccardo Orsolini quickly restored Bologna’s lead with a deflected shot that looped over goalkeeper Mile Svilar.
The visitors extended their advantage when Viktor Karlsson’s angled drive slipped under Svilar’s body. El Shaarawy provided a glimmer of hope for Roma with a spectacular finish into the top corner, bringing the score to 3-2.
Roma’s struggles were compounded by the absence of key players Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Mario Hermoso, and Alexis Saelemaekers due to injuries. In contrast, Bologna secured their third consecutive Serie A victory, despite missing several players of their own.
The defeat leaves Roma in a precarious position, with reports suggesting that Juric’s tenure as manager may be coming to an end regardless of this result. The team’s inability to secure a positive outcome at home has only amplified the pressure on the Croatian coach.
As Roma’s crisis deepens, the club’s management faces crucial decisions about the team’s direction and leadership. The passionate Giallorossi fanbase will be anxiously awaiting news of any potential changes as they hope for a turnaround in their team’s fortunes.
Goals: Castro 25 (B), El Shaarawy 63, 82 (R), Orsolini 66 (B), Karlsson 77 (B)
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, N’Dicka, Angeliño; Celik (61′ Dahl), Cristante, Kone (80′ Paredes), El Shaarawy; Soulé (57′ Shomurodov), Pisilli (61′ Baldanzi); Dovbyk
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; De Silvestri (46′ Posch), Beukema, Lucumì, Miranda; Freuler, Pobega; Orsolini (84′ Casale), Odgaard (67′ Fabbian), Ndoye (23′ Karlsson); Castro (67′ Dallinga).
