Ranieri’s reputation for tactical flexibility and his ability to adapt to his squad's strengths always keeps the tifosi guessing about his initial approach. Especially in a critical Derby Del Sole, will he favor a more pragmatic setup to secure defensive stability,

The defeat against Napoli was the sixth negative result in Roma’s Serie A season. The 1-0 defeat against Napoli at the Maradona left Roma in twelfth place with 13 points in the standings, just 4 above the relegation zone. Pisilli assesses Roma’s difficult situation: “We can still aspire to European placement.”

Romelu Lukaku ensured Napoli maintained their one-point lead at the top of Serie A with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over his old club Roma.