Five Straight Defeats Prompt Sassuolo Sacking and D’Aversa Hire
Sassuolo have named Roberto D’Aversa as their new head coach on November 10, 2026, following the dismissal of Alberto Aquilani. The strategic change comes directly after a 3-0 defeat against Roma, which marked the club’s fifth consecutive loss in top-flight competition.
Immediate Tactical Shift at Mapei Stadium
The appointment hands D’Aversa immediate control of squad selection as Sassuolo attempt to halt their drop toward the bottom of the division. Aquilani leaves the position after arriving in the summer to replace Fabio Grosso, with the team unable to generate standard performance metrics during their recent five-match losing run.
Alberto Aquilani
coachD’Aversa steps into the dugout bringing previous experience from stints at Torino, Parma, Sampdoria, Lecce, and Empoli. His most recent appointment saw him manage Torino across a 12-game span during the second half of the previous campaign.
The practical mandate requires an immediate defensive recalibration at the Reggio Emilia side to stop the current downward momentum across upcoming fixtures.
