AS Roma sack manager Daniele De Rossi: Decoding stats
What's the story
AS Roma have parted ways with manager Daniele De Rossi after a disappointing start to the Serie A season. The team has failed to secure a win in any of their initial four matches, resulting in three draws and a loss at home against Empoli. This lackluster performance leaves Roma with just three points and a 16th place standing in the league. Here's more.
Official announcement
Roma's statement on De Rossi's departure
In an official statement, Roma clarified that the decision to part ways with De Rossi was made "in the interest of the team, to be able to promptly resume the desired path at a time when the season is still at its beginning." The club expressed gratitude toward De Rossi for his passion and dedication during his tenure. Despite a promising start under his leadership earlier this year, Roma's recent form has been disappointing.
Performance review
De Rossi's Roma finished 6th in Serie A last season
De Rossi's Roma tenure started strong, with just one loss in their first 11 league games, earning 26 points from a possible 33. This remarkable run lifted Roma from ninth to fifth in the table. Eventually, Roma finished 6th in Serie A last season and earned a spot in the Europa League for 2024-25. Under De Rossi's leadership, Roma also reached the Europa League semi-finals last season, where they were knocked out by Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
De Rossi
De Rossi's stats as Roma's manager
The Italian who played for nearly two decades for Roma, took over the managerial duties of the club on January 16, 2024, after Jose Mourinho was fired. As Roma's manager, he managed 30 games, (wins: 14, loss: seven, draws: nine) and clocked a win percentage of 46.67. Before he was appointed Roma's manager De Rossi managed SPAL a Serie C club from October 11, 2022, to February 14, 2023. (Played: 17, Wins: three, Losses: eight, Draws: six).
Serie A
Roma's lackluster start to the season
Roma kicked off their Serie A campaign with a draw (0-0) against Cagliari on August 18, 2024. They then witnessed the first loss of the season against Empoli (2-1). However, their next fixture against Juventus ended in a goalless draw, and their most recent fixture vs Genoa was also drawn (1-1). They next face current table toppers Udinese on September 22, 2024 at home. Udinese have won three of their four fixtures (one draw) and sit atop with 10 points.