Following the shock removal of controversial head coach Jose Mourinho, Roma host Hellas Verona at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening.
Last week's loss to AC Milan was the final straw for the Giallorossi's owners, who now hope to surge up the Serie A standings under a returning hero.
Sunday's 3-1 loss to Milan at San Siro followed hot on the heels of last week's Coppa Italia exit to bitter rivals Lazio, and Mourinho's consistent failure to get the better of Italy's other major clubs ultimately saw him receive his marching orders.
Despite reaching two European finals and securing some overdue silverware, the Giallorossi's American owners - the Friedkin family - were sufficiently dissatisfied to wield the axe, and they moved quickly to appoint former midfield maestro Daniele De Rossi as interim boss until the end of the season.
De Rossi played 616 times for the club during his impressive playing career, so the new man in charge will certainly have an instant rapport with Roma's passionate fanbase - even if his managerial CV remains modest.
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