Italian Serie D club change coaches TWICE in 24 hours

Updated: 22 Nov, 2024 • 0 • min read

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Italian Serie D club change coaches TWICE in 24 hours

In an extraordinary turn of events, Italian Serie D club Piacenza went through three coaches in a mere 24 hours.

Following an unexpected 1-0 loss to relegation battlers San Marino over the weekend, the club made drastic moves on Tuesday, replacing not one but two coaches in the span of a single day.

The shake-up began in the morning with the dismissal of sporting director Alessio Sestu and head coach Carmine Parlato.

Simone Bentivoglio was quickly installed as Parlato's replacement and even conducted a training session.

During his first training session, supporters protested vehemently, storming onto the pitch and threatening to boycott upcoming matches.

The fans were furious because Bentivoglio had been involved in a betting scandal in 2011, which resulted in a 13-month ban from the sport.

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Fearing a fan boycott, the club quickly parted ways with Bentivoglio, leaving the team without a coach yet again.

After two dismissals in the morning and afternoon, Piacenza ended up recalling Stefano Rossini, who had been sacked earlier in October and replaced by Parlato.

Piacenza enjoyed a stint in Serie A during the late 1990s and early 2000s before financial troubles led to their fall from grace.

The Lupi had produced a generation of talented players from their youth academy, such as Filippo Inzaghi, Simone Inzaghi, and Alberto Gilardino.

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