Reports circulating suggest that Sassuolo is on the brink of parting ways with coach Alessio Dionisi, as Fabio Grosso, Davide Ballardini, and Leonardo Semplici emerge as potential replacements. Despite previous assertions that the club would stand by their tactician, the situation has taken a turn for the worse.
In their recent match against Empoli, Sassuolo twice fought back to level the score, only to ultimately succumb to a 3-2 defeat at home. This loss leaves them tied on 20 points with Hellas Verona in the bottom four of the Serie A table. While they have managed to secure victories against heavyweights Inter and Juventus, they have struggled against ostensibly weaker opponents, dropping points in crucial matches.
Multiple sources are now indicating that Dionisi’s tenure at the club could come to an end over the weekend. However, the club has yet to finalize a successor. Calciomercato.it has mentioned former Frosinone and Olympique Lyonnais coach Grosso as a potential candidate, while Sky Sport Italia suggests that experienced figures like Ballardini and Semplici may be better suited for the role at Sassuolo. Dionisi, who has been in charge since the summer of 2021, previously managed Venezia and Empoli. This season, Sassuolo has recorded just five wins, five draws, and 15 defeats in Serie A.
Candidates Emerge for Sassuolo Coaching Position
As speculation mounts over the potential sacking of Alessio Dionisi, several candidates have emerged as possible replacements to take charge at Sassuolo.
Fabio Grosso, a former coach of Frosinone and Olympique Lyonnais, has been touted as one option by Calciomercato.it. However, other sources, including Sky Sport Italia, suggest that more seasoned managers such as Davide Ballardini and Leonardo Semplici are being considered as better fits for the role.
Despite Sassuolo’s previous assurances of support for Dionisi, their recent struggles, including a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Empoli, have intensified pressure on the coach. With the team languishing in the bottom four of the Serie A table, the club’s hierarchy appears to be contemplating a change in leadership to salvage their season.
