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Lecce have decided to relieve Roberto D’Aversa of his duties following a series of poor results and a regrettable incident at the end of Lecce-Verona.

Lecce Ax D’Aversa After an Altercation with an Opponent

March 11, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A

Lecce have decided to relieve Roberto D’Aversa of his duties following a series of poor results and a regrettable incident at the end of Lecce-Hellas Verona, where the coach headbutted opposing striker Thomas Henry, or came very close to it.

Emiliano Bigica will last only one game on the Sassuolo bench, as the brass opted to hire a more seasoned coach to right the ship, Davide Ballardini.

Sassuolo Officialize Second Coaching Change in a Week

March 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Emiliano Bigica will last only one game on the Sassuolo bench, as the brass opted to hire a more seasoned coach to right the ship, Davide Ballardini. The former midfielder had been elevated from the Primavera team following the ousting of Alessio Dionisi.

Roma vs Spezia: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

June 4, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Demoralized after a Europa League heartbreak, Roma return to the final Serie A weekend to entertain relegation-battling Spezia at the Stadio Olimpico. Sunday's clash in Rome is a textbook definition of a high-stakes encounter, with both sides coming into proceedings in desperate need of points.

Spezia vs Milan: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

May 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Morally-damaged Milan will hope to restore some confidence when they meet a struggling Spezia side at the Stadio Alberto Picco on Saturday. Stefano Pioli's men have had a few days to recover from an underwhelming Champions League night as their stuttering pursuit of a Serie A top-four finish enters the crunch period.

Spezia are putting the finishing touches on the negotiation to hire Leonardo Semplici to succeed Luca Gotti, who was fired about a week ago.

Spezia Set to Appoint Semplici as Their Next Coach

February 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Spezia are putting the finishing touches on the negotiation to hire Leonardo Semplici to succeed Luca Gotti, who was fired about a week ago. They have long zeroed in on the former Cagliari and SPAL gaffer, but they had to settle a few aspects before the announcement.

Salernitana have chosen Paulo Sousa to succeed Davide Nicola on the bench. The previous gaffer was dismissed for the second time in the span of a month.

Salernitana Appoint Paulo Sousa after Axing Nicola

February 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Spezia

Salernitana have chosen Paulo Sousa to succeed Davide Nicola on the bench. The previous gaffer was dismissed for the second time in the span of a month. The management didn’t second-guess their decision this time. Spezia opted for a coaching change as well, moving on from Luca Gotti.

Sampdoria didn’t bounce back in the first game after the break, as they lost three-nil to Monza at home, and the management quickly fired Marco Giampaolo.

Sampdoria Mulling Their Options After Sacking Giampaolo

October 3, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Sampdoria didn’t bounce back in the first game after the break, as they lost three-nil to Monza at home, and the management quickly fired Marco Giampaolo. The Blucerchiati are still winless after eight rounds and sit at the bottom of the table with just two points.

Walter Mazzarri was briefly mentioned as a candidate to replace Rudi Garcia while Napoli mulled a coaching change. However, he dismissed those murmurs.

Cagliari Officially Choose Walter Mazzarri to Replace Leonardo Semplici

September 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A

Cagliari have managed to land their top choice after axing Leonardo Semplici. The club announced the hiring of Walter Mazzarri Tuesday morning. They are embarking on a new long-term project as he inked a three-year contract. He previously coached Torino, Watford, Inter and Napoli, among others.

Cagliari Officially Fire Leonardo Semplici after Three Matches

September 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Italian Football, Serie A

It is Black Tuesday in Serie A as two coaches lost their job in the span of a few hours. After Verona, Cagliari elected to make a switch on their bench. The Sardinians have announced the sacking of Leonardo Semplici and have begun looking for a new boss.

Two Serie A Coaches Already on the Hot Seat after Early Struggles

September 13, 2021 Enrico Passarella Cagliari, Italian Football, Salernitana, Serie A

Leonardo Semplici and Fabrizio Castori are already under heavy scrutiny after just three Serie A rounds. Cagliari and Salernitana have struggled out of the gate, and the respective front offices are mulling an early coaching change. The Sardinians have picked up three points thus far, the Granata none.

Clueless Milan Shot Themselves in Foot Against Stubborn Cagliari

May 16, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Cagliari, Serie A

Milan's hopes of returning to the Champions League following a seven-year absence have suffered a massive blow as Cagliari walked away from the San Siro with a point. The Rossoneri desperately needed all three points to solidify their position in the Serie A top-four race but could only manage a goalless draw against the stubborn visitors.

Serie A Matchday 37: Milan – Cagliari Match Preview