{
  "id": 19191848,
  "title": "Aquilani sacked by Sassuolo after disastrous five-match losing run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/aquilani-sacked-by-sassuolo-after-disastrous-five-match-losing-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T18:30:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aquilani-sacked-sassuolo-disastrous-five-183023377.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sassuolo have sacked head coach Alberto Aquilani following a string of five consecutive defeats in Serie A. The former Roma and Liverpool midfielder was relieved of his duties after a 3-0 loss to his former club on Saturday. Aquilani's tenure, which began in the summer, saw him manage the team through a difficult period, culminating in the disastrous run of form. Despite a promising start with a 3-2 victory over Juventus, the team quickly fell into a rut, suffering seven defeats and only four wins across all competitions. The coach's departure comes as Sassuolo currently sit 17th in the Serie A standings, just one point above the relegation zone, with their next match against Genoa set for November 22.",
  "summary": "Sassuolo have officially parted ways with head coach Alberto Aquilani following a dismal run of form in the Italian top flight. The decision comes in the wake of a crushing 3-0 defeat against his former club Roma on Saturday, ending a brief and difficult tenure for the former midfielder.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sassuolo fires coach Alberto Aquilani",
    "Five-game losing streak ends his tenure",
    "Team 17th in Serie A, one point from relegation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}