Roma is facing challenges, and Giuseppe Giannini, a Roma legend, believes that even a successful coach like Pep Guardiola would struggle in the current situation. Despite suffering a 5-1 defeat against Fiorentina, the club’s directors have decided to retain Ivan Juric as the coach for the upcoming game against Torino.
Juric took over just 40 days ago after replacing Daniele De Rossi, but the team’s performance has not improved. Currently sitting in 11th place in the Serie A table, Roma is six points away from a Champions League spot and has only won one out of three games in the Europa League.
Giannini emphasized that responsibility lies with everyone at the club, including the management, coaching staff, and players. While he did not suggest that the players are against Juric, he believes that they need to step up when things are not going well. The former Roma and Italy star expressed uncertainty about the need for a coaching change, citing unexpected decisions like De Rossi’s dismissal.
In light of recent events, Serie A legend Zvonimir Boban criticized Roma’s owners, and reports emerged of a physical altercation between Juric and Gianluca Mancini during half-time at the Stadio Franchi. These incidents add to the turmoil surrounding the club’s current situation.
The challenges facing Roma are multi-faceted, requiring a collective effort to overcome. Giannini’s comparison to Guardiola highlights the magnitude of the obstacles the team is facing. As the club navigates through this difficult period, decisions about leadership and team dynamics will play a crucial role in determining their future success. The tensions within the team and the criticism from former players and football figures underscore the need for a unified approach to address the issues at hand. Only time will tell how Roma will navigate these challenges and whether they can rise above the current crisis to achieve their desired goals.
