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Eusebio Di Francesco has one game left to save his job as Roma head coach, according to various reports.
Di Francesco has come in for heavy criticism in the wake of Roma's shocking 7-1 loss to Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday night. With points also being dropped against the likes of Chievo, Bologna and SPAL earlier in the season, the pressure on the former Giallorossi midfielder has been mounting, and many expected the Coppa humiliation to be the final nail in the coffin. However, in the immediate aftermath of the game, Monchi moved to calm such speculation, claiming it was not the right time for punishments and that the group need to stay united to come out of this tough period. Moreover, Di Francesco ruled out resignation. "Any comment I make now would be superfluous," the former Sassuolo coach said. "We cannot afford to be embarrassed like that and behave that way during a game. It was a terrible performance in every area. "I want to make my evaluations with a cool head, not in the heat of the moment, because to be honest my mood right now is not the best. "I will reflect on the situation and I am sure the club will too. Tonight’s match confirmed some issues that had been only hinted at during the campaign. "However, I can rule out a resignation. That has never been a thought in my mind." Hence, despite the embarrassing defeat, it appears Di Francesco's job is safe - for now. Sky Sport Italia and Calciomercato are among those claiming that Di Francesco is likely to lead the team for the Serie A clash with AC Milan - who knocked Napoli out of the Coppa on Tuesday thanks to a brace from new signing Krzysztof Piatek - at the weekend, in a game which could finally seal his fate. The report indicates Di Francesco will almost certainly be sacked if Roma lose to the Rossoneri, with president James Pallotta prepared to veto Monchi's attempts to keep EDF in the role. Paulo Sousa has been identified as the most likely replacement.
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