ROME (ITALPRESS) – “They also took me with the task of choosing the new coach. I can advise but then it will be the president or the ownership who will say this and that. My task is to give a wide range of people who can lead Roma, then the ownership will choose. The guys know that we are all under scrutiny. They suffered a lot in the middle part of the championship and now they are reaping the fruits of their labor. It doesn’t bother me that they talk about it, not even the team. You in the press can indulge yourselves.” These are the words of Roma coach Claudio Ranieri, ahead of the match against Como valid for the 27th day of the 2024/25 Serie A championship, about the choice of the new coach. “De Rossi is a great coach, he has to make his own path. Then he will come back to Roma stronger than when he was here,” added Ranieri, who, turning to current events, dwelt on Dovbyk’s condition. “He is recovering and from tomorrow he should be available, then we’ll see. We are all under scrutiny in soccer: from No. 1 to No. 26 who is in the squad.” Regarding Hummels’ permanence at the Giallorossi, Ranieri did not mince words and explained, “I don’t ask him so much in the future. I told him that a player like him is an example for many young people. Then it will be up to him to make the choice and we will respect it. We have to play three games a week and I put on the field the ones I think are right to beat the opponents. I don’t pay attention to the first or last name.” Then focus on Como, expected at the Olimpico on Sunday. “I don’t know if Fabregas would be ready to coach Roma, but I can tell you that in 3, 4 years he will get to the top. Also, I believe that Como is the Parma of the 1990s; a team that is destined to go up a lot. If I remember correctly Guardiola said that facing Atalanta is like going to the dentist. Here is Como now is like going to the dentist without anesthesia. It will be a very difficult match where we will have to be careful and prepared, because they are really good.” – Photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
