The former general manager of Roma, Fabrizio Lucchesi, has analyzed the situation within the Roma football club: “Juric has reached his limit, DDR would be the only possibility otherwise we risk not having seen the worse yet. The Friedkin model does not work in Italy.”

Fabrizio Lucchesi, former General Manager of Roma during their 2001 Scudetto win, was recently featured on the football talk show ‘Ball in the Center’ aired on Rai Radio 1 Sport, and commented on the current situation within the ‘Giallorossi’ (a nickname for the club referring to their yellow and red colors): “There is an old saying in football, ‘Confusion does not score points’.” The other night, no one from Roma could come forward to speak, probably because Ghisolfi didn’t even know what to say. Juric is a commendable professional, but he has found himself in the right place at the wrong time. “The dispensement of De Rossi was premature and reckless, it was difficult to handle the situation. We have reached a point where Juric’s journey has come to an end.” The General Manager, who has also been with Fiorentina in the past, continued: “I appreciated the initial silence of the Friedkins. They spoke little but I kept telling myself, they will intervene. However, in Italy, certain models do not work. Ghisolfi is a technician, a man of the field, coming from a market he’s not even familiar with. Lina Souloukou had taken on multiple roles, both as CEO and General Manager. Her departure now leaves a void between the field and ownership, distant from the current issues at hand. “Even though I don’t believe in their lack of commitment,” he expressed. His thoughts also poured over the current situation at Roma, stating, “I would thank Juric and recall De Rossi, who knows the environment better than anyone.” Returning, De Rossi would regain his strength and take hold of the team, uniting the environment. Everyone would start again united until December. In January, a reckoning occurs; some players will leave, but it’s the only way to salvage the season, otherwise, we risk not having seen the worst yet. The team isn’t the strongest, but it’s not mid-table material either. Finally, a thought on the rumors that see Ranieri as the technical director of the yellow-red club: “Claudio Ranieri all his life in any role. I believe that De Rossi does not need a tutor, but the figure of Ranieri in a managerial role and corporate support, I see him perfectly for history and Roman-ness“.