Fiorentina Sack Stefano Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
Fiorentina have dismissed head coach Stefano Pioli following one of the club’s worst ever starts in Serie A. The decision was announced on Monday, with Daniele Galloppa, the Under-20s coach, stepping in as interim manager.
Struggling Season Performance
After 10 games, Fiorentina remain winless in Serie A, sitting at the bottom of the standings with just four points. Their record stands at four draws and six losses, marking their third time losing six of the first 10 Serie A matches. The previous similar poor starts occurred in the 1939/40 and 2001/02 seasons.
The team's home form is also historically poor, suffering four defeats in their first five home games—a feat only previously seen once, back in 1977/78.
Pioli’s Background and Departure
Pioli returned to Fiorentina this summer on a three-year contract, starting his second spell after managing the club from June 2017 to April 2019. Despite his extensive Serie A experience, including stints at Bologna, Chievo, Inter, Lazio, Milan, and Parma, this is the first time Pioli has failed to secure any league wins with a club.
Interim Management and Upcoming Fixture
“Daniele Galloppa will take charge of the Viola’s Conference League fixture against Mainz 05 on Thursday, with the Italian side top of the league phase after two games.”
Galloppa will lead the team in the upcoming Conference League match, where Fiorentina currently top their group.
Author’s Summary
Fiorentina’s poor run without a Serie A win led to Stefano Pioli’s sacking, with Daniele Galloppa appointed interim coach ahead of crucial European fixtures.