Roma president James Pallotta has issued a stark warning to his stuttering squad by declaring that those who do not show the required commitment to the club will be moved on.
The Giallorossi have endured a hugely disappointing season as they languish in seventh place in Serie A and 22 points off leaders Juventus with only 16 games played.
However, Pallotta insisted that a turnaround in fortunes would require a communal effort from all associated with the club and had little patience for anyone who was not prepared to buy into this philosophy.
“It goes without saying that no one at the club is happy with the results and performances so far this season,” the American declared in a statement on Roma’s official website.
“Our only goal now is to do better in everything we do and we will work on that together – from me, our board, our management team, [sporting director] Monchi, [coach Eusebio] Di Francesco, our football operations staff, the players and all the staff.
“Together we haven’t met the very high standards we have set for ourselves – and have tried to deliver on in recent seasons – and that must improve. Together we are working to address that. If anyone at the club is not committed to being part of a team effort, there is no place for them here.”
Roma will look to get their season back on track when they take on Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening.
