Roma ultras cannot accept the harsh reality of seeing their iconic captain and former manager, Daniele De Rossi, sacked by the club. Giallorossi CEO Lina Souloukou has fallen out of favor with the club’s most die-hard supporters.
Last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Genoa put the final nail in De Rossi’s coffin as Roma manager. A four-game winless Serie A start spelled the end of his short-lived tenure. However, whispers behind the scenes tell a different story, identifying Souloukou as the main reason behind his dismissal.
De Rossi and the Roma CEO were no longer seeing things eye-to-eye. It was reportedly the scourge of the 41-year-old’s tenure. The decision hasn’t gone well with the Giallorossi fanbase. The ultras have called for a rally against the board before Sunday’s home clash against Udinese.
Some refused to wait that long. Devastated by De Rossi’s sudden forced exit, Roma supporters have openly criticized Souloukou with a banner outside Trigoria, calling her the ‘evil of Rome,’ as reported by Calciomercato. The banner reads: “De Rossi, the sea of Rome. Lina the evil of Rome.“
Roma have appointed ex-Torino coach Ivan Juric as De Rossi’s replacement. The Croatian manager will make his touchline debut tomorrow. But the Stadio Olimpico crowd could create a hostile environment for his first league game in charge.
It’s the last thing Roma need amid a woeful start to the season. Visiting Udinese will touch down in the capital full of confidence, sitting at the top of the three after their best four-game top-flight start in almost 15 years.
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