Di Francesco under observation after making the worst start in seven years
The team is currently struggling to find an identity, to follow a track. And that worries, because in fact Di Francesco has had almost the entire squad available since the start, from 8 July (except for Fazio, Kolarov, Olsen and Nzonzi). The fact that in four games the coach has already changed three game systems (4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-1-2) does not help to find the team's identity.
Some eyebrows have been raised over Di Francesco's choices like Javier Pastore's role on the field, why did he start with Daniele De Rossi and Steven N'zonzi despite both players having the same duties in midfield, why has Juan Jesus started against Chievo?
The real problem, however, seems in the players' heads. Rome seem fragile, the sale of Kevin Strootman has taken some certainty away from the group.