Ex-Inter star Mario Balotelli has given his take on Jose Mourinho being replaced by Daniele De Rossi at Roma.
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Balotelli weighs in on De Rossi replacing MourinhoRoma won their last three Serie A gamesWill face Inter next in Serie AGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The former Italy international, who played under Mourinho in the early years of his career at Inter, expects De Rossi to succeed as a coach at Roma, and has claimed that a change in management always brings new "enthusiasm" in a dressing room.
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Speaking to TVPlay, the Adana Demirspor striker said: "I believe that the change of coach always brings enthusiasm to the team, then it must be said that Roma played three easy games. I think De Rossi can do well as a coach, I was convinced that he would have this type of career."
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There has been a positive change at the Giallorossi ever since De Rossi replaced Mourinho at the helm. Since the Italian's arrival, the Serie A side have won all of their last three games to move up to fifth in the Serie A table. Mourinho was sacked in January after a 3-1 loss to AC Milan, which had left the Giallorossi languishing down in ninth.
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Roma will be next seen in action on Saturday as they take on league leaders Inter in a crucial Serie A fixture. Inter are currently top of the table on 57 points, 19 ahead of Roma.