Claudio Ranieri addresses the sacking of Daniele De Rossi and team dynamics.
As Roma gets ready for their Serie A match against Atalanta, Pellegrini has faced criticism. Some fans think he played a part in De Rossi’s dismissal, which has added pressure on him. Ranieri defended Pellegrini, highlighting his skills and contributions to the team.
Ranieri mentioned that he has worked with great midfielders before, like Frank Lampard. He praised Pellegrini’s goal-scoring ability and expressed his commitment to help him improve. The coach has shared his plans with Pellegrini to support his development.
Ranieri also spoke about Pellegrini’s character, noting that he is both quiet and outgoing. He reassured fans that Pellegrini, along with Mancini and Cristante, did not push De Rossi out of the club. Instead, they all tried hard to keep him.
In terms of team performance, Artem Dovbyk is currently Roma’s top scorer, but he has struggled recently, scoring only once in the last eight games. Ranieri acknowledged that the issue is both individual and collective.
He explained that Dovbyk had some knee problems in Ukraine, but he is feeling better now. Ranieri emphasized the need for the team to support Dovbyk better. He has shown the players videos to help them understand how to assist him on the field.
Ranieri concluded that Dovbyk is a key player for Roma, and the team must provide him with the right support to succeed. Without that, their efforts may not lead to success.
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