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'Right solution' - Bryan Cristante praises Roma's American owners for sacking Jose Mourinho at 'difficult moment' & drafting in club legend Daniele De Rossi as his replacement

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Following a disappointing<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/jose-mourinho-sack-roma-hit-rock-bottom/blt5187dea35a8a0162" target="_blank"> 3-1 defeat to AC Milan</a>, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/roma-instantly-replace-jose-mourinho-daniele-de-rossi-new-giallorossi-boss-friedkin-group-nightmare-2023-24/bltfd22e151cd035d2c#csfc8ba904ab01a8d4" target="_blank">Mourinho's tenure at the Italian club</a> came to an abrupt end. The decision to remove the Portuguese manager from his position was swiftly followed by the appointment of De Rossi, who signed on as head coach until June 30, 2024.De Rossi, a beloved figure among Roma supporters, spent 18 illustrious years as a player at the Stadio Olimpico, endearing himself to the fans with his passion and commitment to the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Cristante, who had the opportunity to work with De Rossi during Euro 2020 when the latter served as one of Roberto Mancini’s assistants, expressed his admiration for the new coach's seamless transition into the role.“The coach didn’t need to be introduced when he arrived. It could have been tough to join the team in a difficult moment and work with footballers he had played with, but he’s been managing the group well and it should not be taken for granted,” said Cristante. “We are happy with what we are building and who we are becoming. It’s proving to be the right solution. It was a decision made by the club owners at a difficult moment. We have built self-awareness in European games."

WHAT CRISTANTE SAID

Mourinho inspired Roma to the Europa Conference League trophy in 2022 and guided them to the Europa League final in 2023, where they fell short to Sevilla. However, Cristante insisted that the club have set their sights on another European final and added: "Of course, it is our objective and we have a chance to make it. We are happy with the coach. We want to go back to the final and win it.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Roma drew against Feyenoord in the Netherlands last week and the Giallorossi will now host the Dutch outfit in the second leg of a Europa League playoff fixture to seal a round of 16 berth. The Stadio Olimpico has already been sold out and the Romans are ready to hand their favourite team a rousing welcome on Thursday evening with the hope of inspiring them to another memorable European night.

WHAT NEXT?

'Right solution' - Bryan Cristante praises Roma's American owners for sacking Jose Mourinho at 'difficult moment' & drafting in club legend Daniele De Rossi as his replacement | Goal.com English Bahrain

Bryan Cristante hailed AS Roma&apos;s owners for showing the door to Jose Mourinho at a &quot;difficult moment&quot; and bringing in club legend Daniele De Rossi.

&apos;Right solution&apos; - Bryan Cristante praises Roma&apos;s American owners for sacking Jose Mourinho at &apos;difficult moment&apos; &amp; drafting in club legend Daniele De Rossi as his replacement