5 Straight Serie A Losses Cost Alberto Aquilani Sassuolo Job
US Sassuolo Calcio have dismissed head coach Alberto Aquilani following a run of five consecutive Serie A losses. The decision terminates the manager’s tenure after just 13 matches in charge across all competitions, cutting short a contract that was signed in the summer of 2026 to run through June 2028.
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A 3-0 defeat against Roma served as the final match of Aquilani’s stint, which yielded four wins, two draws, and seven defeats across Serie A and Coppa Italia fixtures. Club leadership has begun evaluating replacements to steady the bench at the Mapei Stadium, with Roberto D’Aversa emerging as the primary candidate alongside former Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella.
Alberto Aquilani
coachThe sudden slump contrasted sharply with the highlight of Aquilani’s reign, a 3-2 victory over Juventus on September 13, 2026. However, Sassuolo managed just one draw and six losses in their subsequent fixtures, accelerating the decision to make a managerial change before the schedule worsens.
US Sassuolo Calcio confirmed the dismissal in an official club statement.
