Fiorentina Sack Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
Fiorentina have parted ways with head coach Stefano Pioli following one of the club’s poorest starts to a Serie A campaign. The decision was officially confirmed on Monday after the team failed to win any of their opening ten league matches.
Under-20 coach Daniele Galloppa has been appointed as interim manager, stepping in to stabilize the squad until a permanent replacement is found.
Struggles in Serie A
After ten games, Fiorentina sit bottom of the Serie A table with four points, recording four draws and six defeats. It is the third time in the club’s history they have lost six of their first ten league games, previously doing so in the 1939/40 and 2001/02 seasons.
Additionally, the team has dropped four of their first five home matches, replicating a poor start not seen since the 1977/78 season.
Pioli’s Tenure and Career
Pioli signed a three-year contract with Fiorentina over the summer, beginning his second stint with the club after his earlier term between June 2017 and April 2019. Despite his experience managing several Serie A clubs—including Bologna, Chievo, Inter, Lazio, Milan, and Parma—this marks the first instance in his coaching career that he has failed to secure at least one league victory while in charge.
Next Steps for Fiorentina
Galloppa is set to lead Fiorentina in their upcoming UEFA Conference League match against Mainz 05 on Thursday. The team currently tops its group after two games, offering a silver lining to an otherwise disappointing domestic beginning.
“Fiorentina have confirmed the dismissal of Stefano Pioli after a winless Serie A start.”
Author’s Summary
Fiorentina dismissed Stefano Pioli after a dismal start to the Serie A campaign, with Daniele Galloppa taking temporary control as the club seeks to revive its season.