Daniele De Rossi led AS Roma to their fifth victory in six matches during their Monday evening encounter with Torino, garnering commendation from Italian media outlets.
The 2006 FIFA World Cup champion assumed managerial duties in the Italian capital last month following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho, marking his inaugural significant coaching opportunity subsequent to a brief stint at SPAL. Initially perceived as a cost-effective interim solution until the summer, De Rossi’s appointment has proven to be a notable success.
De Rossi has demonstrated his managerial prowess at the helm of AS Roma thus far, with their sole defeat under his guidance coming against league leaders Inter. His commendable efforts persisted as the Giallorossi secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Torino on Monday evening. Consequently, the team currently occupies the sixth position in the league table, trailing fourth-placed Bologna by a mere four points.
Corriere dello Sport highlighted the astute pre-match preparations of the ex-midfielder alongside the poignant moments shared with Paulo Dybala, the hat-trick scorer, writing: “He confuses Juric (despite the spy story) by playing with the 3-5-2. Difficult first half, then that Dybala phenomenon changes the match, and he embraces him like a son.”
The Gazzetta dello Sport, in a more reserved tone, expressed a measured appraisal of De Rossi’s performance, implying that Dybala’s contributions alleviated pressure on him and Roma, thus facilitating their escape from adversity, commenting: “Everything changes and is mirrored. It seems like a risky choice, because Roma suffer in building up from the back. But then Dybala gives them a hand.”
Tuttosport exhibited a degree of leniency towards De Rossi and Roma’s performance in their triumph against Torino, commenting: “With him on the bench, Roma are moving forward toward Europe and have won five in the league, lost one. His arrival is paying off.”