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Christian Panucci excited about Daniele De Rossi’s start to life as Roma head coach

Andy Mattioli
Albania's head coach Italian Christian Panucci reacts during the friendly football match between Albania and Wales at the Elbasan Arena Stadium in Elbasan on November 20, 2018. (Photo by Gent SHKULLAKU / AFP) (Photo credit should read GENT SHKULLAKU/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Roma defender Christian Panucci shared his excitement over Daniele De Rossi’s start to life as the Giallorossi head coach.

During the event EA7 World Legends Padel Tour in Barcelona, Panucci was asked about De Rossi’s positive streak since his appointment in January following Jose Mourinho’s dismissal from the Italian capital.

“I’m very happy, he’s primarily a Roma fan, he’s doing well and deserves to go to the Champions League, he’s an exceptional lad,” said Panucci of his former teammate.

“I am convinced that he will do a great job and has already given the group a strong team spirit, a different idea of football, and the team is responding well. I am very happy for him on a personal level.”

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