Replacing at the raised foot of an Ivan Juric in distress during the first third of the season, the expected task of Claudio Ranieri was to stabilize AS Roma, then very close to the relegation zone. Soon five months later, the Romans are only three points behind on fourth qualifying for the Champions League, occupied, by Bologna. A titanic work on the part of the 73 -year -old manager, who panics the points counters.
Indeed, since the backhand suffered on the lawn of Como, on December 15, the teammates of Manu Koné are on an impressive series of 17 games without defeat (12 victories, 5 draws), with in particular major successes against Lazio and Udinese, as well as draws against Juventus and Naples. This is the second longest total invincibility in the history of Roma, the longest dating from 2002, with 24 without defeat. For the 18th, it will still be necessary to wait, since the next day of Serie A was postponed following the death of Pope Francis.
