Ivan Yurich's coaching career is over, who will Roma consider choosing?

After suffering a 3-2 defeat to Bologna, Roma quickly took action to dismiss Ivan Yurich from his coaching position, marking the end of his brief 53 day tenure as head coach at Roma. The dismissal is only 39 minutes away from the final whistle of the game, highlighting the club's zero tolerance attitude towards recent poor performance. This also led to Roma changing their third head coach in just nine months, after Daniel De Rossi had been fired, which sparked strong dissatisfaction among fans.

Yurich's coaching career in Rome did not go smoothly, as he failed to enjoy the traditional honeymoon period and instead faced continuous protests from fans and empty seats on the field. Despite facing numerous off field challenges, Yurich's performance in tactics and team building did not meet expectations. Under his leadership, Roma only achieved a record of four wins, three draws, and five losses, ranking 12th in Serie A and far from a Champions League spot, only four points above the relegation zone.

With Yurich's departure, Roma club began actively searching for a new head coach candidate to turn the tide. Names such as Frank Lampard and Graham Porter have begun to be associated with the Roma coaching position, although their acceptance in Italy remains questionable. Meanwhile, former Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri and Roberto Mancini, who was fired by Saudi Arabia, are also considered popular candidates, especially Mancini, who has received high praise from former Roma captain Giuseppe Giannini.

The Roma club stated in a statement that the search for a new head coach has begun and is expected to announce the selection in the coming days. However, regardless of who they ultimately choose, they will face a daunting task: leading Roma out of their predicament, regaining the feeling of victory, and striving to narrow the points gap with their Champions League qualifying competitors. After Mourinho's departure, Roma's performance on the domestic stage has been unsatisfactory, and the club's top management is facing enormous pressure to find a coach who can quickly put the team back on track.

After firing Yurich, Roma immediately began searching for a new head coach and is expected to announce the candidate in the near future. There are numerous candidates on the list, each with their own unique characteristics.

Among them, Frank Lampard's name is particularly eye-catching. He has not coached Chelsea since serving as interim head coach at the end of the 2022/23 season. It has been revealed that Roma has entrusted the British agency CAA Base to assist in finding a new coach, and Lampard is one of the recommended candidates by the agency. However, this proposal has not been widely accepted in Italy, with some comments pointing out that Lampard's recent coaching experience has not been outstanding, and there are even concerns that his arrival may cause Roma to slide towards Serie B.

Another highly anticipated British coach is Graham Porter, who left Chelsea after the 2022/23 season. In addition, former Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic, Roma native Claudio Ranieri, and former Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Rudy Garcia have also been mentioned as potential candidates.

However, the two most anticipated candidates at present are Italian coach Massimiliano Allegri and Roberto Mancini. Allegri left Juventus this summer, while Mancini was fired by the Saudi team last month. Both coaches have extensive experience in Serie A and European competitions, and Mancini has received high praise from former Roma captain Giuseppe Giannini, who believes he is the best candidate to turn the tide and revive the Roma team.

Faced with the poor performance of Roma on the domestic stage after Mourinho's departure and the fierce competition for Champions League qualification, the club's top management is under tremendous pressure. They urgently need to find a coach who can quickly lead the team back on track to face the upcoming challenges.