Luca Toni on How Claudio Ranieri Can Revive AS Roma

Former Roma and Italy striker Luca Toni believes Claudio Ranieri is the perfect man to steer the club forward during this challenging period. Ranieri, who recently returned to manage the Giallorossi, has already held his first training session at Trigoria, and Toni imagines how the veteran coach might have addressed his new squad.

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"First, he’d walk into the dressing room and crack a joke about the situation," Toni told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "Something like, ‘I’m almost retired, so don’t make me look like a fool now.’ He’s a brilliant psychologist and a fantastic coach. Claudio is exactly the kind of leader Roma needs right now."

Toni emphasized the deep connection between Ranieri and the club’s fans. "Ranieri loves Roma, and the supporters love him back. His return will bring a sense of calm to the team. It’s similar to what bringing Daniele De Rossi back could have done, but his relationship with the ownership is likely strained. Ranieri is the right man for this moment, though he can’t do it alone if Roma wants to return to the top."

Ranieri’s Task Ahead

While Ranieri's experience and charisma have reignited hope among the Roma faithful, Toni suggests that rebuilding the team’s fortunes will require more than just the coach’s leadership. The Giallorossi remain in a delicate position, needing a collective effort to rediscover their competitive edge.