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Roma great Giannini: I expect fans protests over De Rossi sacking

Roma great Giannini: I expect fans protests over De Rossi sacking
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Roma great Giuseppe Giannini admits Daniele de Rossi's sacking took him by surprise.

De Rossi was dumped by Roma and replaced by Ivan Juric.

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Giannini told TMW: "There is little to comment on, it is the destiny of coaches. It is clear that since he was a flag and a point of reference, it is a shame, but it is always the same. Coaches are at the mercy of the clubs and the results, these two are key components of the entire career of a professional.

"Yes, very much so (I was surprised). We're talking about a coach who had renewed his contract a few months ago, sorry." 

"I expect a civil protest at the stadium on Sunday and I think it's in the air. I say this above all because of how this removal happened and because I know the environment."

Asked if he felt the players were with De Rossi, he added: "Yes, because otherwise the players would be idiots. I don't think that individuals who play for Roma could have the stupidity to go against a figure like Daniele.

"There can be a comparison, but the player only thinks about playing, I don't think they had the strength to determine the dismissal."