The Italian Serie A has entered a heated phase. Before reaching this milestone, the “Roma” team has come a long way.
The club's 73-year-old coach Claudio Ranieri has amazed those who have seen how quickly he has transformed the team.
The most interesting part is that it was this specialist who ensured that the Uzbek player Eldor Shomurodov shines again at “Roma”.
“Eldor is a player with leadership qualities”
In a recent interview, Ranieri spoke about Eldor and his teammate Artem Dovbik.
“They are hardworking and inclined towards team play. Eldor performs well as a second striker. He is not selfish. I just sometimes ask him to shoot more at the goal,” he said.
According to the coach, it is not an easy decision to put both of them on the field at the same time. Because he wants to have the opportunity to make tactical changes during the game.
How did the turnaround at “Roma” begin?
When Ranieri accepted the role at “Roma”, he himself did not believe that such a rapid change would occur.
“I was thinking of leaving after a week,” he says. However, the team worked hard for him, and he did not leave. Now the results are astonishing everyone.
Mourinho left, Eldor stayed
Eldor Shomurodov was brought to “Roma” by Jose Mourinho after his bright performances at “Genoa”. However, the Portuguese specialist did not always put him on the field.
Mourinho, De Rossi, Yurich... none of them could lead “Roma” to the Champions League.
But Ranieri, who returned from retirement, has the opportunity to accomplish this task.
Eldor – now a leader
This season, Eldor, who came close to leaving the team twice, has now become one of the most important figures in “Roma”.
After this situation, the club decided to extend his contract until the summer of 2027.
Eldor Shomurodov's transition from being thought to be leaving the team to becoming a leader is likely one of the most impressive turnarounds in football life.
What do you think – can “Roma” qualify for the Champions League?
