Sassuolo considering Aquilani dismissal, Montella among candidates

Sassuolo are reflecting on whether to dismiss head coach Alberto Aquilani after Saturday's defeat at Roma, according to Corriere dello Sport. The loss at the Olimpico was the club's fifth in a row and left them with just one point from their last seven league games.

The report says a decision was expected between the night of the match and Monday, taking advantage of the international break before the resumption against Genoa at the Mapei Stadium. Aquilani's position has been under scrutiny since the home defeat to Fiorentina, when the club opted to keep faith and wait for a reaction in Rome that did not arrive, even after a switch to a back three.

Sassuolo's last league win dates to September 13, a 3-2 victory over Juventus. The report adds that the 29 goals conceded in the first 11 rounds is a poor record for a Serie A side at this stage of a season.

Vincenzo Montella is described as the first choice to take over, with Roberto D'Aversa also mentioned as a possible option. The report says both Montella and Aquilani were at the Olimpico on Saturday. Aquilani said after the defeat: "I am the only one responsible."