By Martin Graham | 18th Sep 2024
AS Roma have dismissed supervisor Daniele De Rossi simply 4 video games into the present Serie A marketing campaign. De Rossi, who succeeded José Mourinho on the Stadio Olimpico in January, has struggled to safe a win this season. The crew has drawn three matches and suffered a house defeat towards Empoli final month. Presently sitting in sixteenth place, Roma managed solely a 1-1 draw towards Genoa on Sunday.
In a membership assertion, Roma defined that the choice was made “within the curiosity of the crew,” aiming to steer the season again on target whereas it’s nonetheless early. The assertion additionally expressed gratitude to De Rossi for his “ardour and dedication” over the previous months, including that he’ll “all the time be at house” with the Giallorossi.
Sturdy begin fades
De Rossi’s preliminary months at Roma have been spectacular. In his first 11 league video games, the crew suffered only one defeat, securing 26 factors from a attainable 33. That outstanding run lifted Roma from ninth to fifth within the standings. Additionally they made a deep run within the Europa League, reaching the semi-finals earlier than being knocked out by Bayer Leverkusen.
Regardless of a powerful end final season, the place Roma resulted in sixth place and certified for the Europa League as soon as once more, their kind has dipped this season, resulting in the choice to half methods with the previous captain.
Squad modifications over the summer season
Roma have been energetic within the switch market in the course of the summer season window, bringing in notable additions. Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, who was the highest scorer in La Liga final season with Girona, joined the squad. The membership additionally signed veteran German defender Mats Hummels on a free switch.
Nevertheless, there have been a number of key departures. Chris Smalling, beforehand with Manchester United, left for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fayha, whereas Tammy Abraham moved to AC Milan on mortgage. Romelu Lukaku, after a mortgage spell from Chelsea, opted to affix Napoli. Different gamers leaving the membership included Andrea Belotti, who joined Como, Rui Patricio to Atalanta, and Leonardo Spinazzola, who additionally signed for Napoli.
De Rossi, 41, spent 22 years as a participant with Roma, making over 600 appearances. He was additionally a key a part of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad. Although his tenure as a coach was short-lived, his deep reference to the membership stays intact, as acknowledged within the membership’s farewell message.
Martin Graham is an MFF sports activities author
