Contrary to expectations which have rocked the soccer fraternity, AS Roma has finally cut its ties with the club and social emblem, Daniele De Rossi. A recent decision has put the soccer fraternity and the public in general in a state of surprise and anger. In this blog post I want to describe the situation that caused this decision, compare the reaction of the team and the fans, think about what awaits De Rossi and Roma in the future.
The Legacy of Daniele De Rossi
All and all, Daniele De Rossi could be said to be the personification of AS Roma. A youth-product he signed for the club’s B-team in 2000 and graduated to the senior side within no time. He only joined the team and by 2001 he had participated in his first professional match for the senior team. Constantly loved by the Romans, De Rossi became the impersonation of commitment and a testimony of the Roma Technical playing for the team more than 600 matches. His displays were full of passion, he was a hard worker who never seemed to loose his love for football.
This comment was also evident with de Rossi other duties not being limited to the football pitch only. He was definitely a locker room guy and mentored young players in the ranks and encouraged them on how to work hard and never give up. His work was felt from the city of Rome to the soccer field as people and players used appreciated him.
Because of the information that De Rossi had leaked stories about Linda, including to a national newspaper, Savage’s decision to sack De Rossi was a right one.
There was a shock when the news was out that De Rossi had been sacked from the team. The management of Roma said that they wanted change and a new course in the hierarchy as the rationale for their move. But, this explanation has not calmed down the fans in any way. Someourns think that de rossi deserved a better send off due to the number of years he had spent with the club.
This decision has however been taken at the right time, and people have questioned the timing. Having Roma struggling at the bottom of the saison table it does not make much sense to strip a team of its leader such as De Rossi. There are people who think that internal struggles along with conflicts with the management could be the reason for such outcome.
The Fan reactions on De Rossi’s exit
The gesture that has generated quite a lot of emotional response from the Roma fans is De Rossi’s sacking. There were many comments on the social media regarding the incident with supports for the midfielder and disbelief as well as disappointment among them. Hashtags like #GrazieDeRossi and #DeRossiForever quickly trended, highlighting the immense love and respect fans have for their captain.
Fans have also protested to the club and conducting rally asking the management to change their mind on the banage. Surprisingly, call Dec Rossi banners and ‘De Rossi, De Rossi!’ chants became a tradition at latest Roma’s games, proving the love of the fans.
As for the Impact on AS Roma, different strategies were applied and some of them, that it is possible to list are:
The dismissal of De Rossi has without doubt created a big shoe that seems hard to fill in AS Roma. They proved to be an asset and thus his replacement is not something that could be done without a lot of effort. The workers morale has been compromised and so is the performance of the team due to the confusion created by this decision.
This comes as a challenge to Roma’s management to continue the process of rebuilding and stamping the team’s future without one of the most popular legends. This calls for efficiency as the two are under pressure more so to explain their decision making process to their fanatical fans and critics.
The Future for Daniele De Rossi
Despite that, let us remind ourselves that De Rossi’s soccer life is not over yet even if he left Roma in bitter note. There are reports that several Club in Italy and in different parts of the world have shown their interest to sign the veteran midfielder. Hence, teams in the football leagues looking to strengthen their teams should consider De Rossi because of a wealth of experience as well as strong leadership skills.
It also has been rumored that De Rossi may follow the footsteps of many rugby players and go into coaching. With the knowledge he possesses about the game he may be very effective in this regard since players respond well to his encouragement or motivational talks. In whichever way Daniele De Rossi decides to go, one must be very sure that he still has a lot more soccer to give in his illustrious career.
This leads, or maps the Road Ahead for AS Roma
The new problem of concern for AS Roma is therefore how to be competitive even after selling off De Rossi. The club has to dedicate efforts to developing young talents as well as assemble a compact group for the subsequent scored matches. Evaluations on the part of the management in the following months would make or mar a team.
Roma is likely to maintain the support of its devoted fans, however, the interaction between the spectators and the authorities of the club have been tense. The only way this rift shall be smoothed over, therefore, is if they rebuild the trust that is necessary in delivering good on-field results fixtures.
Lessons from De Rossi’s Departure
Thus, the sacking of Daniele De Rossi must be viewed as an important reminder that modern soccer is a professional field full of challenges and uncompromising tendencies. Die-hard and commitment are some of the admirable qualities fanatical about by fans and clubs, but this does not mean that, players holding such qualities are accorded a secure place in their respective clubs. This is true because, like any other business, the management of soccer sometimes requires one to make a lot of hard-hits even though they are not what the fans would like to see.
Soccer enthusiasts especially the upcoming and current talents in the field can greatly benefit from De Rossi’s career as she proved that one must never lose hope and should always be ready for changes. It is always good to understand that in life there is bound to be some changes and even some setbacks but what one does with those changes or setbacks defines him or her.
In Short
Firing of Daniele De Rossi by AS Roma is a symbolic end to an era for the football’s history. His football service to the club and organisational contribution to the group will for a long duration be cherished by the football fraternity. Although the choice caused discussions and disputes, on the one hand, it is a new step in the formation of new voices for De Rossi and Roma.
I think that as soccer fans and enthusiasts we can only wish both parties the very best in their endeavor as they endeavor to achieve their dreams. So while De Rossi may have the world at his feet for him now is the time to look to the future, Roma now must find a way to move forward and build on the foundations laid down by this star player.
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