Fiorentina Sack Stefano Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
Fiorentina has dismissed head coach Stefano Pioli on Monday following one of the club's worst starts in Serie A history. After 10 games, the team remains without a victory and sits at the bottom of the league with only four points.
Interim Coach Appointment
Under-20s coach Daniele Galloppa has been named interim head coach. He will lead Fiorentina in their upcoming Conference League match against Mainz 05 on Thursday. Fiorentina currently tops their Conference League group after two matches.
Historical Context and Team Performance
- Fiorentina’s record this season is 0 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses in Serie A.
- This marks the third occasion in club history with six losses in the first 10 league games, previously seen in 1939/40 and 2001/02 seasons.
- The team has also lost 4 of their first 5 home Serie A games—their worst home start since 1977/78.
About Stefano Pioli
Pioli joined Fiorentina on a three-year contract in summer, marking his second tenure with the club (previously June 2017 to April 2019). He has managed several Serie A clubs, including Bologna, Chievo, Inter, Lazio, Milan, and Parma.
This is the first time Pioli has not won a league match with any club he has managed.
Summary
Fiorentina's decision to sack Stefano Pioli reflects the club’s urgent need to stop their historic winless run this Serie A season.
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