Roma coach Claudio Ranieri has defended captain Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Some fans blame the midfielder for the sacking of Daniele de Rossi.
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But Ranieri insists: “I’ve had two extraordinary goal-scoring midfielders in my career: Lampard and Pellegrini. Many criticise him, but how many midfielders score as many goals as him? I’m here to help Roma and I’ve explained my plan to him.
“He’s begun a development process that he needs. He is a quiet and extroverted lad who suffers more than others in this situation. He didn’t push De Rossi out; the fans must know it. Neither (Bryan) Cristante did it.
" On the contrary, they tried like crazy to make him stay. Fans must know the truth.”