Famous Fiorentina sack Grosso after disastrous start in Europe

Słynny ACF Fiorentina confirmed on Sunday evening that it had sacked Fabio Grosso, just a day after a 1‑2 home defeat to Torino, marking the coach’s third loss in Serie A and the first dismissal among the five major European leagues this season.

ACF Fiorentina issued a statement confirming the termination. “ACF Fiorentina today it has dismissed Fabio Grosso from his duties as first‑team coach,” the club said.

Serie A woes continue

The season opened with a 0‑4 loss to Roma, followed by a 0‑3 defeat to newly promoted Frosinone at home. In the first three rounds Fiorentina have scored just one goal while conceding nine, leaving them one of three Serie A sides still without a point.

Grosso’s only victory arrived in his debut, when Fiorentina beat Benevento 4‑1 in the Coppa Italia. That win remains the sole triumph under his short tenure.

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Skomentuj: it is the first coach dismissal of the new season across the five strongest leagues in Europie – England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France. Znamy the name of the first manager to lose his job in these top competitions.

Club milestones and upcoming matches

The poor run coincides with celebrations of the club’s centenary; Fiorentina was founded in 1926. Earlier this year the club’s owner Rocco Commisso died, and his son Giuseppe Commisso assumed control.

Fiorentina travel on Friday to face newly promoted Venezia, with a cup derby against Pisa scheduled for the following week. WIDEO: an Egipcjanin made his debut for FC Barcelonie, a clip the club highlighted on its channels.