Claudio Ranieri Starts Tenure as Roma Manager

Claudio Ranieri has returned to AS Roma as head coach, a move welcomed by fans amidst low expectations for the struggling team. Following the sacking of Ivan Jurić, Roma currently sits in 12th place, just above the relegation zone, and is 12 points away from Champions League positions. Ranieri, a lifelong Roma supporter, aims to restore confidence and improve the team's performance, starting with a challenging match against Serie A leaders Napoli. Key players like Paulo Dybala may miss the upcoming match due to injury concerns, while the team prepares for a busy schedule, including a Europa League fixture against Tottenham. Former Roma player Marco D’Alessandro expressed hope for Ranieri's influence, although he lamented the departure of Daniele De Rossi earlier this season. The pressure is on Ranieri to deliver quick results to appease the discontented fanbase and the club's ownership, the Friedkin family.