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The part of the Roma hierarchy that would like a veteran to succeed Claudio Ranieri, including the current coach himself, is gaining the upper hand, and Maurizio Sarri would be a strong fit for the squad. The present boss\u2019 influence is rapidly increasing, Leggo<\/em> and La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/em>\u2019s journalist Francesco Balzani informs (via Marione<\/em>).<\/p>\n The ex-Lazio manager isn\u2019t at the top of the queue yet, but some choices hint in such a direction. For instance, Leandro Paredes\u2019 renewal. The two were together at Empoli, and the gaffer has been trying to reunite with him ever since. Instead, the Argentine butted heads with Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus.<\/p>\n Sarri was already one step away from the Roma bench in the past. The front office had worked at length to hire him, then the owners superseded them and appointed Jos\u00e9 Mourinho out of the blue. Another coup de theatre is possible.<\/p>\n The veteran had a strong rapport with Paulo Dybala in Turin. La Joya<\/em> was one of the only players he bonded with. He rates a few other contributors. He wouldn\u2019t demand to overhaul the squad, as he likes it already, but only ask for a couple of signings.<\/p>\n If they can\u2019t convince Ranieri to stay, which would be the best option regardless of how their season ends, and can get past the fact that he worked for Lazio, where his stint ended quite bitterly, he\u2019d be a choice of continuity. The two playing styles aren\u2019t far off despite the different schemes. He\u2019s far from affable though, which can rub people and fan bases the wrong way, especially if the results aren\u2019t great.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\nOur Take on Roma and Sarri<\/h3>\n
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