Fiorentina Sack Pioli After Winless Serie A Start
Fiorentina have dismissed head coach Stefano Pioli following one of their poorest openings to a Serie A season. The decision was announced on Monday, confirming Pioli’s departure and the temporary appointment of Under-20s coach Daniele Galloppa.
After 10 league matches, the team remains winless, positioned at the bottom of the Italian top flight with only four points. The Viola’s record stands at four draws and six defeats, marking the third time in history they have lost six of their opening ten Serie A games—previously occurring in 1939/40 and 2001/02.
Additionally, Fiorentina have lost four of their first five home fixtures this season, a feat matched only once before, during the 1977/78 campaign.
Stefano Pioli’s Tenure
Pioli joined Fiorentina on a three-year deal in the summer, beginning his second spell with the club after a previous stint from June 2017 to April 2019. His coaching résumé also includes tenures at Bologna, Chievo, Inter, Lazio, Milan, and Parma. This is the first instance in his career that a team under his management has failed to secure a league win.
Galloppa to Lead Europa Conference League Match
Daniele Galloppa will oversee Fiorentina’s Conference League clash against Mainz 05 on Thursday. Despite their Serie A struggles, the club currently tops their Conference League group after two matches.
“Fiorentina have confirmed that they have sacked head coach Stefano Pioli,” stated the club’s official release on Monday.
Author’s summary: Fiorentina parted ways with coach Stefano Pioli after a winless streak, appointing Daniele Galloppa as interim head while facing serious early-season struggles.