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Official: Sassuolo have fired Aquilani after five straight defeats

Sassuolo have officially announced the dismissal of coach Alberto Aquilani after five consecutive Serie A defeats, with Roberto D’Aversa the favourite to take over ahead of Vincenzo Montella.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:09 PM
Official: Sassuolo have fired Aquilani after five straight defeats
Key Things to Know
  • Sassuolo have fired head coach Alberto Aquilani following five consecutive Serie A defeats.
  • Aquilani was dismissed after a 3-0 loss to his former club Roma.
  • He recorded four wins, two draws, and seven defeats across all competitions this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sassuolo have officially dismissed head coach Alberto Aquilani following a run of five consecutive defeats in Serie A. The dismissal comes after a 3-0 loss to his former club Roma, bringing his overall season record to four wins, two draws, and seven losses across Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

Aquilani was appointed over the summer to replace Fabio Grosso on a contract running through June 2028. Following his departure, Roberto D’Aversa is widely reported to be the favorite to take charge ahead of Vincenzo Montella, though the club has yet to announce a successor.

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