Daniele De Rossi: The manager of Roma has successfully brought out the hidden potential within the players.

Head coach Daniele De Rossi has brought a wave of positivity back to AS Roma. After a turbulent start to the season, the arrival of the club legend has rejuvenated the team and restored hope that the 2023-24 campaign can be a memorable one.

The unexpected sacking of Jose Mourinho in January left Roma fans in shock. Despite his popularity among the Giallorossi faithful, a string of poor performances saw the team plummet to ninth place, prompting the Friedkin Group, Roma’s American owners, to make a change.

Replacing a coach as beloved as Mourinho was no easy task, but there was one candidate who could step into his shoes with open arms – Daniele De Rossi. A Roma icon who made 616 appearances for the club, second only to Francesco Totti, De Rossi’s popularity and respect among fans and players made him the ideal successor to Mou.

While De Rossi’s coaching experience was limited, with only a four-month spell at second-tier SPAL last season, his impact has been immediate. He wasted no time in implementing changes, switching the team’s formation from Mourinho’s 3-5-2 to a more attacking 4-3-3. This shift in style has allowed Roma’s attacking talents, such as Romelu Lukaku, Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Stephan El Shaarawy, to flourish.

Under De Rossi’s guidance, Roma has won three consecutive games against Hellas Verona, Salernitana, and Cagliari, scoring eight goals in the process. Captain Pellegrini has been in fine form, netting three goals in three games, while Dybala has also found his scoring touch.

But it’s not just the attacking style that De Rossi is focused on. He has also emphasized the need for his players to cut down on back-chatting officials and opponents, a behavior that was prevalent under Mourinho. De Rossi wants his team to be disciplined and intelligent, even when leading comfortably.

Roma’s next challenge comes in the form of league leaders Inter Milan. This match will be a true test for De Rossi and his new era at Roma. Under Mourinho, Roma struggled against the top teams in Serie A, picking up just five points from a possible 21 against fellow ‘Seven Sisters’ clubs.

Inter, unbeaten since September and boasting the best attack and defense in the league, will provide a formidable challenge. However, Roma’s home form has been impressive, with a 14-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

De Rossi knows that his team cannot afford to show too much respect or fear against Inter. He believes that every team is beatable, even the best in the league. This match will be an opportunity for De Rossi to prove that he can compete with the very best.

Fans can catch the Roma vs Inter match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 17:00 on Saturday, February 10. TNT Sports is available on major TV platforms, and viewers can also subscribe through discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.

As the race for a Champions League spot intensifies, De Rossi’s impact on Roma will be closely watched. If he can guide the team back to Europe’s elite competition, he will certainly make a strong case to be the permanent head coach.

The good vibes are back at Roma, and with De Rossi at the helm, the future looks promising for the Giallorossi.