“Eight earned results in a row and a winding down calendar”

Market difficulties and some unwelcome statements, but the numbers are the ones that lead, at least when evaluating outcomes. And, as Francesco Balzani writes in Leggo, Claudio Ranieri’s performance with Roma is so far champion-worthy. Since the Testaccio coach took a seat on the Giallorossi bench, there have in fact been six victories, three draws, and three defeats in 12 matches. Ranieri has managed to straighten out a ship that was just 2 points away from Series B. Today, the yellow-reds find themselves a whopping 4 points away from the Europa zone. Sir Claudio has revalued Hummels, Paredes, Koné, and especially Dybala who has never been so physically consistent in the last 5 years. And he did not hesitate to bench iconic figures such as Pellegrini or Cristante. Now, aside from Porto in Europe, comes an easy schedule that will see Roma face Parma, Monza, Como, Empoli, Cagliari, and Lecce. A great springboard to reclaim a spot in the cups next year. A significant milestone has also been achieved for the much-despised financial fair play. Ranieri is performing quite the technical miracle, but he will leave after the next year. Among the “possible” names to note is the former Lazio coach, Sarri.