The Claudio Ranieri’s great return to Romafive years after his last experience, has inflamed the enthusiasm of the Giallorossi fans. The “Mister of Testaccio” has already put his hand to the team, directing its first training session yesterday and selecting a trusted staff: at his side will be the historic deputy Paolo Benetti, the collaborator Sergio Spalla and the physical trainers Carlo Spignoli and Massimo Catalano. A close-knit team that aims to lead the Giallorossi until June 2025, before Ranieri takes on a management role as consultant to the owners for sporting matters. The Roman coach will not limit himself to the bench: he will also have a say in the choice of the future coach.
In the first training session, Ranieri was able to observe some of the big names who remained in Trigoria during the national break, including Pellegrini, Mancini, El Shaarawy, Le Fée, Angelino and Hummels, engaged in a collective session, while Hermoso and Saelemaekers carried out a personalized programme. A start that has already allowed him to test the physical form of the players, including mobility and resistance exercises.
As for the Roma players involved with their respective national teams, some are facing difficult times: Dovbykwith a knee injury, could miss the match against Georgia, while Shomurodov he left the pitch after just 21 minutes in the match against Qatar. In Italy, Niccolo Pisillicalled up by Spalletti, remained on the bench, as well as Manu Konè with Didier Deshamps.
From the horizon of the national teams to the Giallorossi agenda. Today, at 1pm, the long-awaited return of the Roman coach will be celebrated with its premiere press conference season, in which the ‘new coach’ will offer a vision of Roma’s objectives and new path. Words that everyone is waiting for as a sign of change for the team, capable of igniting a new spark of confidence and determination.