Sassuolo sack Aquilani after five straight Serie A defeats

Sassuolo have dismissed coach Alberto Aquilani following five consecutive Serie A defeats, according to Football Italia. The club announced his removal but has not yet named a replacement.

The final blow was a 3-0 loss to his former club Roma. Across Serie A and the Coppa Italia this season, Aquilani recorded four wins, two draws and seven defeats.

Aquilani was appointed in the summer to replace Fabio Grosso on a contract to June 2028, his first top-flight coaching role after spells in Serie B with Pisa and Catanzaro and work in Fiorentina's youth academy. His early high point was a 3-2 win over Juventus on September 13, but that was followed by a 1-1 draw with Milan and six defeats.

Football Italia reports Roberto D'Aversa is the favourite to take over, with former Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella also a candidate. Sassuolo have so far only confirmed Aquilani's departure.