Rome, Italy – February 20: AS Roma head coach Claudio Lanieri looks ahead of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Knockout Playoffs Second Leg Match between Rome and FC Porto at Stadio Olimico in Rome, Italy on February 20, 2025. (Photo: Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Claudio Ranieri has insisted that Paulo Dybara will become the “key player” for Rome in 2025-26, warning Artem Dovic that “he must believe in us.”
Cagliari will be hosted by Galorrossi at the Studio Olympico on Sunday after the evacuation of the Europa League at the hands of the Athletic Club on Thursday.
Ranieri began a pre-match press conference, saying that Mats Hummels’ Bilbao red card was “stricken.””, but he continued to argue. Future league matches and player form.
Ranieri answered several questions about Dovbyk, which fell against the athletic club in the second half.
“I replaced him when I thought it was the right time. They were attacking too much,” he said.
“Along with Soure, I wanted more structure and dynamism. I expect a lot from him (dovbyk), but he needs to respond. He has to make a decision. He needs to show what kind of player he is.
Ranieri drops Dybala’s hints on his successor and warns dovbyk
Ranieri was asked to clarify what it means to “believe in us.”
“I have a positive and determined playing style,” the coach explained.
“I told him: “You focus on your goals of scoring, I focus on performance. If you perform well and don’t score, I can accept it. That’s it.
“I know they can’t always be 100%, but if you don’t give me either performance or goal, you leave me with a bitter taste. He has to fight like everyone else. He hasn’t given up, or at least I don’t want to believe it.”
Ranieri has been on a contract until the end of the season and will be involved in determining his successor from 2025-26.
“Do you really think I’ll tell you if anything happened? That seems premature to me,” he insisted.
“Wait until the end of the season. The President decides. I haven’t changed my mind. I need to focus on these 10 games of fans and clubs. Five games at home, five games. 6 and 5, no need to travel against Lazio.
Nevertheless, Ranieri made a proposal regarding Dybala about his potential successor.
“Dybala is not 100% at the moment. For me, he is a key player for next season,” the coach said.
“With him, Roma is another team, and I’ve said that many times. When Dybala plays and is in good condition, he’s worth the entrance. He’s doing something that doesn’t do anything else.”
Ranieri added that Dybala will be joining the Argentine national team despite not being a perfect fit.
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