De Rossi faces pressure at Roma after red card and winless start

Daniele De Rossi, manager of Roma, is under scrutiny after a winless start to the Serie A season, which includes three draws and a loss. His recent red card during a match against Genoa, where Roma was leading 1-0, has drawn comparisons to his predecessor, José Mourinho. This incident has raised questions about De Rossi's ability to improve the team's performance, especially after they missed out on Champions League football for the sixth consecutive year. Despite a promising start to his tenure, the team has struggled, and De Rossi's management style is being criticized. The team’s average starting XI age is the third oldest in Serie A, indicating a potential need for rejuvenation. Francesco Totti, a former teammate, suggested that De Rossi risks becoming a scapegoat for the club's issues, similar to Mourinho. Totti's comments reflect broader concerns about the club's leadership and the pressure on De Rossi to deliver results. In his post-match comments, De Rossi acknowledged the need for the team to compete for Champions League qualification, but he also tempered expectations, stating that not finishing in the top four would not be a failure due to the competitive nature of the league. The pressure is mounting, and without significant improvement, De Rossi's position may be at risk as the season progresses.