ROME, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Roma CEO Italo Zanzi insisted that the Italy capital club has sacked Zdenek Zeman as head coach to overcome a difficult situation in a responsible and strategic way.
The Giallorossi fired their Coach on Saturday afternoon and handed the team to technical coach Aurelio Andreazzoli.
"Our decision today is based on confidence and consistency," Zanzi told the official Roma website.
"To be clear our ownership has faith in our players, our football management and our strategy. We faced a difficult situation but addressed it in a responsible and strategic way.
"Aurelio Andreazzoli is a true football professional and has a strong track record with AS Roma. He knows the value of our players and has their respect.
"We believe in our team and will continue to fight for every point this season," he said.