Mario Balotelli gives strong take on Jose Mourinho being replaced by Daniele De Rossi at Roma as ex-Inter Milan striker makes 'enthusiasm' claim

The former Italy international, who played under Mourinho in the early years of his career at Inter, expects De Rossi to succeed as a coach at Roma, and has claimed that a change in management always brings new "enthusiasm" in a dressing room.

Speaking to TVPlay, the Adana Demirspor striker said: "I believe that the change of coach always brings enthusiasm to the team, then it must be said that Roma played three easy games. I think De Rossi can do well as a coach, I was convinced that he would have this type of career."

There has been a positive change at the Giallorossi ever since De Rossi replaced Mourinho at the helm. Since the Italian's arrival, the Serie A side have won all of their last three games to move up to fifth in the Serie A table. Mourinho was sacked in January after a 3-1 loss to AC Milan, which had left the Giallorossi languishing down in ninth.

Roma will be next seen in action on Saturday as they take on league leaders Inter in a crucial Serie A fixture. Inter are currently top of the table on 57 points, 19 ahead of Roma.