Roma Fires Daniele De Rossi Amidst Winless Start

Roma fired coach Daniele De Rossi after a winless start to the current season. De Rossi, who impressed last season and received a contract extension, has been let go to get the team back on track. Potential replacements include Massimiliano Allegri and Stefano Pioli.

Roma fired coach Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday, despite the team's winless start in their opening four Italian league matches.

De Rossi, a former Roma captain, replaced Jose Mourinho in January and was rewarded with a contract extension due to his impressive performance last season. However, the club stated the decision was made in the team's best interests to get back on track.

Potential replacements include Massimiliano Allegri, fired for his outburst in the Italian Cup final, and ex-AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli. Roma hosts Serie A leader Udinese on Sunday and opens its Europa League campaign against Athletic Bilbao next week.

(With inputs from agencies.)