Sassuolo appoint Roberto D’Aversa after five successive Serie A defeats

Sassuolo have appointed Roberto D’Aversa as the replacement for Alberto Aquilani, who was dismissed after the club’s run of five consecutive Serie A defeats.

Aquilani, 42, left his position on Monday, November 9, with Sassuolo 17th in the table. D’Aversa has been brought in as the club seek to avoid relegation, with his appointment initially described as running until the end of the season.

However, Sassuolo’s official announcement states that the new head coach has been placed in charge of the first team until June 30, 2027.

D’Aversa has previously managed Parma, Sampdoria, Lecce, Empoli and Torino. He joined Torino while they were involved in a relegation battle and guided them to a 12th-place finish after recording five wins, three draws and four defeats in 12 matches.

Sassuolo confirmed the appointment in a statement which read: “US Sassuolo Calcio announces that it has entrusted Mr. Roberto D'Aversa with the technical leadership of the First Team until June 30, 2027.”

The club also named the staff who will work alongside D’Aversa. Salvatore Sullo has been appointed assistant coach, with Marco Piccioni and Marco Riggio taking technical assistant roles.

Paolo Rongoni, Francesco Petrungaro and Andrea Rinaldi will serve as athletic coaches, alongside Simone Vignudelli. Marco Bizzarri has been appointed goalkeeping coach.

D’Aversa will take his first training session with the Neroverdi on Monday afternoon as he begins work with the squad.

His presentation to the media will take place at the Mapei Football Centre on Thursday, November 12, at 12:30 pm.