"Despite a brilliant record with Atalanta, whom he made into consistent top four contenders, a section of his new club's support was opposed to his appointment."
"Ranieri was defending his own record, after suggestions encouraged by the manager that Roma had not done enough to strengthen their squad."
"Not one player came in without his approval, said Ranieri, before listing several young talents added over the last two transfer windows who have featured sparingly to date."
Gian Piero Gasperini's tenure as Roma manager began amid skepticism from some fans due to his history with Atalanta. Despite a successful record, including a Europa League win, objections stemmed from rivalry rather than his capabilities. Claudio Ranieri, his predecessor, acknowledged the fans' discontent and later suggested Gasperini was the club's fourth choice for the role. Ranieri defended Gasperini's selection, stating he was involved in player signings and aimed to develop a long-term project, despite some young talents not yet making an impact.
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