Sassuolo Sacks Aquilani: One Coach Is the Front-Runner to Replace Him

Alberto Aquilani’s tenure as Sassuolo’s head coach has already come to an end. The Neroverdi have officially announced the dismissal of the coach and his staff following a particularly difficult start to the season, which culminated in a loss to Roma and a five-game losing streak without earning any points.

The Emilia-based club announced the decision in an official statement: “U.S. Sassuolo Calcio announces that it has relieved head coach Alberto Aquilani and his staff of their respective duties. The club thanks the coach and his staff for their hard work and professionalism while leading the Neroverdi and wishes them the best of luck in the future”.

Aquilani leaves the team in 17th place in the standings, with just eight points earned in the first eleven league matchdays. The team is only one point above the relegation zone, a margin that prompted management to intervene in an attempt to turn things around. The streak of five consecutive losses—the latest coming against Roma—marked the final breaking point.

Club management is already working to identify a successor. Among the names being considered to take over from Aquilani is, above all, Roberto D’Aversa, currently regarded as the leading candidate. Vincenzo Montella’s candidacy, on the other hand, is less likely. Sassuolo aims to quickly find a new head coach to try to climb the standings and move away from the relegation zone.