Shocking news in Italy, as Roma take the drastic decision to sack Daniele De Rossi from the manager position following the club's poor start to the season. De Rossi will, therefore, not continue with the club as head coach. The manager, who already had an underwhelming end to the last season, has not been able to get up to speed at the start of the following one.
"As Roma announces the dismissal of Daniele De Rossi from the role of first team head coach. The decision taken has team's best interest in mind, to allow to swiftly get back on track in a period where the season has only just started. We thank Daniele for all his hard and dedicated work these past months. He can always count Roma as his home. News will follow regarding the management direction".