Fiorentina Sack Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
Fiorentina have dismissed head coach Stefano Pioli following a disastrous start to their Serie A season. The decision was confirmed on Monday, with the club announcing that Under-20s coach Daniele Galloppa will serve as interim manager.
The Viola have failed to secure a single win in their opening ten league games, collecting only four points and sitting at the bottom of the table. Their record stands at four draws and six defeats, marking one of the poorest starts in their history.
Historical Struggles Repeated
It is the third time Fiorentina have lost six of their first ten Serie A matches after similar runs in the 1939/40 and 2001/02 seasons. Moreover, they have dropped four of their opening five home fixtures, something that last occurred in the 1977/78 campaign.
Pioli’s Tenure Comes to an End
Pioli had signed a three-year contract last summer, beginning his second stint with Fiorentina after leading the club between June 2017 and April 2019. Despite his previous experiences with Bologna, Chievo, Inter, Lazio, Milan and Parma, this is the first time he has failed to secure a single league victory during his managerial spell.
"Fiorentina have confirmed that they have sacked head coach Stefano Pioli."
Galloppa Steps In
Galloppa will lead the team in their upcoming UEFA Conference League match against Mainz 05 on Thursday. Despite poor domestic form, Fiorentina currently top their Conference League group after two games.
Author’s Summary
Pioli’s second tenure at Fiorentina ends abruptly after ten winless league games, with Galloppa stepping in to stabilize the struggling side.