Sassuolo appoint Roberto D’Aversa as new first-team head coach

Sassuolo have appointed Roberto D’Aversa as head coach of their first team.

D’Aversa’s coaching staff will include Salvatore Sullo, Marco Piccioni, Marco Rizzo, Paolo Rongoni, Francesco Petrungaro, Andrea Rinaldi, Simone Vignudelli and Marco Bizzarri.

The new manager held his first training session on Tuesday afternoon. His first press conference is scheduled for Thursday, 12 November, at the Mapei Football Center.

Sassuolo currently sit bottom of the Italian top-flight table.