Fiorentina Sack Stefano Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
Fiorentina have dismissed head coach Stefano Pioli following one of the club’s worst starts to a Serie A season. After 10 games without a victory, the team sits at the bottom of the league with just four points.
Interim Appointment
The club has appointed Under-20s coach Daniele Galloppa as the interim head coach. Galloppa will lead Fiorentina in their upcoming European Conference League match against Mainz 05 on Thursday, with the team currently topping their group after two games.
Historical Context
- Fiorentina’s record after 10 games stands at 0 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
- This poor start matches only two other seasons in their history: 1939/40 and 2001/02, which both saw them win 3, draw 1, and lose 6.
- The team has lost 4 of their first 5 home league games this season, a rare occurrence only seen before in 1977/78.
Pioli’s Tenure
Pioli began his second stint as Fiorentina’s head coach in the summer, signing a three-year contract; he had previously managed the club from June 2017 to April 2019. Despite extensive Serie A experience with clubs including Bologna, Chievo, Inter, Lazio, Milan, and Parma, this marks the first time Pioli has gone winless in league play for a club he managed.
“Fiorentina have confirmed that they have sacked head coach Stefano Pioli.”
His successor, Galloppa, now faces the challenge of reversing the club’s fortunes as they compete both domestically and in European competition.
Author’s summary: Fiorentina dismissed Stefano Pioli after a historically poor Serie A start, appointing Daniele Galloppa as interim coach amid a winless streak and low league standing.