Friedkin trust Gasperini, move forward with the project: Massara and several players at risk

Friedkin trust Gasperini, move forward with the project: Massara and several players at risk

After days of uncertainty and internal disputes, Dan Friedkin has clarified his position.

The project with Gasperini is moving forward. Despite the recent difficulties and the controversy surrounding Ranieri’s comments, the Giallorossi owners have decided to continue with the coach, believing the project must not go up in smoke, at least not now.

It is therefore inevitable that Ranieri’s position will need to be clarified, as he is increasingly distant from the manager. Gasperini has not responded to the accusations, and with the owners’ confidence he will not have to.

On the other hand, the Friedkins respect Ranieri and will want to avoid any rifts.

But moving forward with the manager, the senior advisor will have to distance himself even further from the team.

Not only will the squad undergo changes this summer, but significant changes are also planned within the club.

A review of sporting director Gianluca Massara, with whom Gasperini has never had an easy relationship, is underway.

This is just one sign that Roma is preparing for a thorough internal overhaul, which could also involve other key figures.

As Corriere dello Sport reports, Friedkin appears to have understood that the lack of a solid and structured chain of command has created power vacuums and generated friction between various departments.

Roma, in fact, lacks a CEO, a general manager, or anyone who clearly and effectively coordinates the technical and sporting areas. The lack of filters and figures with precise responsibilities has fueled tensions and weakened internal management.

One of the needs that has emerged is the creation of a figure with decision-making powers for off-field and institutional matters.

Currently, Roma is represented in the League by Chief Football Operating Officer Maurizio Lombardo, who serves as general secretary.

However, the lack of a figure with specific skills and clear responsibilities has fostered the creation of silos and made the club vulnerable to internal turbulence.