Fiorentina Sack Stefano Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
Fiorentina has dismissed head coach Stefano Pioli amid one of the club’s worst Serie A starts. The decision was announced on Monday following a disappointing run of results.
Interim Coaching Appointment
Pioli was relieved of his first-team responsibilities, with Under-20s coach Daniele Galloppa stepping in as interim manager. Galloppa will lead the team in their upcoming Conference League match against Mainz 05 on Thursday.
Serie A Performance
- Fiorentina remains winless after 10 Serie A matches, securing only four points, positioning them at the bottom of the league.
- The team’s current record stands at 0 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
- This is the third time Fiorentina has lost six of their first 10 Serie A games, previously happening in 1939/40 and 2001/02 seasons.
- They have also lost four of their first five home games for only the second time ever, the last occurrence being in 1977/78.
Pioli’s Coaching Background
Pioli returned to Fiorentina this season, signing a three-year contract marking his second tenure with the club, having previously managed them from June 2017 to April 2019. He has experience managing several Serie A teams including Bologna, Chievo, Inter, Lazio, Milan, and Parma.
This is the first instance of Pioli not winning a single league match during his time at any club.
Upcoming Fixture
Galloppa’s first match in charge will be the Conference League fixture against Mainz 05, where Fiorentina currently leads after two games.
Author’s summary: Fiorentina’s poor Serie A start led to Stefano Pioli’s dismissal, with youth coach Galloppa stepping in as interim amid hopes to revitalize the struggling team.