Roma set to appoint Claudio Ranieri after sacking Eusebio Di Francesco

• Club act swiftly following Champions League exit at Porto
• Ranieri previously managed Roma between 2009 and 2011Roma are set to appoint Claudio Ranieri as the new manager of the club after announcing the departure of Eusebio Di Francesco. The shock arrival of the former Fulham manager is expected to be formally announced shortly, with the club acting swiftly to sack Di Francesco on Thursday afternoon after their Champions League exit at Porto on Wednesday night. Related: Porto score