Different Characters So AS Roma's Reason For Fire Ivan Juric?

Ivan Juric is considered to have a different football identity from the character AS Roma (doc. AS Roma).

JAKARTA - AS Roma's last match before the international break was somewhat surprising. After losing 2-3 to Bologna at the Olimpico, Ivan Juric was kicked out immediately on November 10, 2024.

In fact, he has only been on duty for about two months since replacing Daniele De Rossi in mid-September 2024.

A few days later, AS Roma officials immediately moved. The meeting of the Giallorossi owners, the Friedkin family, with Claudio Ranieri is scheduled for London.

In the end, the 73-year-old coach will take charge of AS Roma until this season ends. You see, he is projected to enter the club's board of directors after next summer.

Despite the appointment of a new manager, the dismissal of Ivan Juric still raises questions because it seems sudden.

In addition, the sacking of the Croatian coach also made supporters see AS Roma officials not seriously manage the team.

In response to this, AS Roma's Technical Director, Florent Gisholfi, recently opened his voice. He hinted that Juric's football identity did not match the Giallorossi character.

"It is true to say that Ivan's style of football is very ambitious and very demanding from a physical point of view."

"However, this is not the time to stick to reason and offer tactical analysis."

"Ivan Juric did his best and was a prominent professional from day one. He joined the club in a difficult situation."

"We are in trouble and must take responsibility," said Gisholfi on the club's official website.

It was this difference in character that made AS Roma under Juric only win four wins from 12 matches in all competitions.

The atmosphere of the dressing room is also rumored to be not harmonious, unlike when it was headed by Jose Mourinho and Daniele De Rossi.

After Juric was sacked, none of the players gave their goodbyes and wished the coach for his next career, something Mourinho and De Rossi did not see.

"In the long term, the Friedkin family (the club owner) and supporters want to win. Therefore, the owners will continue to invest like they have always done so far."

"Now is the time to direct our way through this difficult situation. We have a direct obligation to get results," said Gisholfi again.

AS Roma has been led by four coaches in the 11-month span of this year.

Claudio Ranieri, who has won the Giallorossi twice, 2009-2011 and 2019, is expected to return AS Roma to the right track.

Ranieri is the main choice because he is a native son of Rome so he is considered to understand the club's situation very well.

In addition, the previous target, which has also had a long career in AS Roma, Vincenzo Montella, cannot be released by the Turkish national team.

"We also want to apologize to the supporters, who are suffering a lot at the moment. We are all responsible for this situation."

"Now is the time to think calmly and make the best decisions. First of all I have to say (Ivan) Juric came to the club during a difficult period."

"However, he and his staff gave everything from day one. The club wanted to thank you. Now is the time to reflect, calm, and make the best decisions for the benefit of the club."

"As I said, at this time we have to take responsibility and try to get out of this situation," said Gisholfi.