Thus spoke the historic yellow and red captain: “I would also like a return of Totti, Romanità should not be lost.” And on the trip to face Napoli: “We will need a determined Roma.”

Giancarlo Giannini, in an interview with Il Corriere del Mezzogiorno just a few days before the clash between Napoli and Roma scheduled for Sunday at 18:00 at the Maradona, commented on the return of Claudio Ranieri to the yellow and red bench: “I believe that the Friedkin made the right choice, they have returned to the path of Romanità as when they took De Rossi instead of Mourinho. Finding our bearings with the fan base, rebuilding unity at the environmental level is a value for Roma. The team was affected by De Rossi’s dismissal, and has felt the consequences of change. The Prince continued: “I would also enjoy a return of Totti. The essence of Rome must not be lost, it’s an evergreen concept. There is a hunger for characters who have donned the Roma jersey and express a sense of belonging. Ranieri is smart, he promptly appealed to the public, will heavily insist on the connection with the people, and he has not shut the door on Francesco Totti“. Then, in his capacity as a double former, the historic yellow-red Captain presented the away match against the Neapolitans like this: “I believe that, when he takes over in mid-run, the coach looks at the numbers, at what is not working, seeking especially defensive solidity, balance. It’s no accident that he seems to opt for the 3-5-2, Naples will have to expect a determined, gritty, attentive, focused Roma that will close the spaces and occasionally try to hurt the blues with counterattacks.” Finally, a thought on Paulo Dybala: “I believe he can be a game-changer, he has talent and experience. It is a fact that, when he is not there, Roma struggles.”