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Gianluca Mancini assumes coaching duties in the absence of Mourinho, Salvatore Foti and Nuno Santos

Andy Mattioli
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - MAY 31: Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma looks dejected following the team's defeat in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Europa League 2022/23 final match between Sevilla FC and AS Roma at Puskas Arena on May 31, 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Gianluca Mancini continues to grow as a leader for Roma.

Ever since Jose Mourinho’s appointment, the Italian defender – once considered an erratic hot-head – improved not only in his performances but his leadership and attitude on and off the pitch as well.

Most recently, Mancini assumed coaching duties in the final minutes of Roma-Spezia as the Giallorossi were without Jose Mourinho and assistant coach Salvatore Foti had been ejected. Similarly, Nuno Santos was on the verge of another suspension.

Over the past season, Mancini collected 51 appearances for Roma, second only to Bryan Cristante. His development and maturity have helped Mourinho in transmitting his mentality and tactics to the other players.

Roma want to keep Mancini for as long as possible, together with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante.

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