Sassuolo part ways with Alberto Aquilani
Sassuolo, who have lost their last five matches and sit one point above the relegation zone, have dismissed head coach Alberto Aquilani.
Serie A side Sassuolo have dismissed head coach Alberto Aquilani at a critical stage, with the club sitting just above the relegation zone.
The Italian head coach, who wore the shirts of Liverpool, Juventus and Milan during his playing career, took charge of Sassuolo after spells at Pisa and Catanzaro. Following a dramatic 3-2 win over his former club Juventus in September, the Neroverdi had collected seven points from their first four league matches.
However, picking up just one point from the seven matches that followed, and losing every one of the last five, made the parting inevitable. After heavy defeats of 6-2 against Lazio and 4-2 against Fiorentina, Sassuolo were most recently beaten 3-0 by Roma, and head into the international break one place and just one point above the relegation zone.
Sassuolo have also drawn attention for their defensive record, having conceded 30 goals in 13 matches across all competitions this season. Apart from Lens (31), the other teams in Europe's top five leagues to have conceded at this level are Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Getafe and Racing Santander.