Sassuolo have dismissed manager Alberto Aquilani after five consecutive defeats left the Serie A side just one point clear of the relegation zone.
The club confirmed the decision on Monday, following Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by AS Roma. It was Aquilani’s final match in charge against the club where he began his playing career.
The 42-year-old former Liverpool player and Italy international was appointed Sassuolo manager in June. He had previously played for the club in 2017.
Aquilani made a positive start to his tenure, winning two of his first four league matches. However, Sassuolo have since gone seven games without a victory, losing six of those matches.
They are 17th in the Serie A table with eight points, only one above Monza. Sassuolo also have the league’s poorest defensive record, having conceded 29 goals in 11 matches.
Their next fixture comes after the international break, when they host Genoa on November 22.