AS Roma have officially parted ways with head coach Ivan Juric, marking the second managerial change for the club this season. Juric, who took charge in September, had a challenging tenure, overseeing a series of disappointing results that ultimately led to his departure. He replaced Danielle De Rossi, who had been appointed as interim manager following José Mourinho’s departure in January. However, despite the change in leadership, Roma's form failed to improve under Juric, culminating in a 3-2 loss to Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico.
Juric's tenure was marked by inconsistency, with the team winning just one of their last five Serie A matches. This poor run included four defeats, which was more losses than they had suffered in their previous 13 league games (four wins, six draws, and three losses). Since the start of matchday eight, Roma earned only three points, with only Como registering fewer points in that period. With the club now sitting in 12th place in Serie A, it marks their joint-worst start to a campaign in two decades, putting immense pressure on the manager.
Roma's decision to part ways with Juric reflects the club's desire to improve their fortunes, with a focus on returning to their previous standards. The club expressed gratitude toward the Croatian manager, acknowledging his professionalism and hard work despite the tough circumstances. A statement from Roma read, “We would like to thank Ivan Juric for his hard work these past weeks. He handled a difficult environment with the utmost professionalism, and for that we are grateful.”
The search for Roma's next permanent manager is already underway, with several names reportedly in the frame. One of the most prominent candidates is Roberto Mancini, the former Italy national team head coach. Mancini, who recently left his position as head coach of Saudi Arabia, has been in discussions with Roma, and a potential appointment could be announced soon. Mancini, a highly experienced manager, would bring a wealth of knowledge to the Roma bench, having achieved success both domestically and internationally.
Looking ahead, Roma faces a challenging series of fixtures after the international break. Their next match is an away clash against Napoli on November 24, followed by a Europa League encounter against Tottenham and a crucial home match against Atalanta. These upcoming games are crucial for Roma as they look to reverse their poor start to the season and challenge for higher positions in the league table. The club's management will be hoping that a change in leadership can provide the spark needed to turn their season around.
