New Roma manager Ivan Juric is about to kick off his tenure at the Stadio Olimpico as high-flying Udinese touch down in the capital. The Croatian tactician has replaced club icon Daniele De Rossi in one of the most dramatic managerial takeovers in recent Serie A history.
Roma CEO Lina Soukoulou has already paid the ultimate price for relieving De Rossi of his duties in the wake of a 1-1 draw against Genoa last weekend. After finding herself in the fans’ crosshairs, she submitted her resignation on the eve of Sunday’s clash.
Soukoulou’s exit could be a stone to start an avalanche in Rome. Under-fire Roma owners, the Friedkin family, is not off the hook yet. Nowhere to be seen in these delicate times, the Americans are keeping a low profile, refusing to face the frustrated fan base.
Fans are seeking someone to blame, and there’s a feeling Juric could feel their wrath on his touchline debut. Though nothing of this is his fault, the ex-Torino manager ‘already stands alone,’ as reported by Calciomercato. There’s a ‘resounding power vacuum’ at Roma after Soukoulou’s departure.
Someone has to fill the gaping void. But fans won’t rest. Until Roma find her replacement, the Friedkins will be under immense pressure from the fan base. Indeed, supporters are demanding accountability and transparency from the ownership amid the turmoil following De Rossi’s controversial dismissal.
Juric cannot be pleased with the circumstances ahead of his first game in charge of Roma.
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