D’Aversa and Montella Emerge as Candidates to Replace Aquilani at Sassuolo

Alberto Aquilani faces an uncertain future at Sassuolo following a 3-0 defeat against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.

Sassuolo holds a record of one point from their last seven outings after claiming seven points from their first four matches of the championship.

The 3-0 loss in the capital marked the fifth defeat and the sixth loss in the last seven matches for the neroverdi, who played without Berardi and Volpato. Following the match, Aquilani stated, Sono io l’unico responsabile. The club’s defensive struggles have seen them concede 29 goals, making them the worst defense in the championship, while a victory has not been secured since September 13.

As the club evaluates the crisis, Roberto D’Aversa and Vincenzo Montella have emerged as the primary candidates to replace Aquilani, with both having been in the tribunes at the Stadio Olimpico. The two-week international break gives the neroverdi leadership time to make a definitive decision and allows a new coach two full weeks to work with the group ahead of upcoming fixtures against Genoa and Napoli.

Uncertainty also surrounds player movements as January approaches. Bologna forward Dovbyk has missed four of the last six games, logging just 21 total minutes between matches against Inter and Monza, which leaves his future in Emilia uncertain following his July arrival on a paid loan with a buyout option.

Meanwhile, Napoli is weighing a potential early separation from De Bruyne, whose contract expires at the end of the season and whose net salary of 6 million euros plus bonuses represents a heavy investment as the club considers January reinforcements.

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