Aquilani Faces Sassuolo Sack Threat Amid Poor Results

Multiple reports indicate that Sassuolo are prepared to dismiss Alberto Aquilani following a run of five consecutive defeats. ‘I have to be judged on results and I have to question myself,’ stated the manager.

Aquilani took charge during the summer to succeed Fabio Grosso, having previously held talks with Torino before finalizing his agreement with the Neroverdi.

ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 07: Donyell Malen of AS Roma advances with the ball under pressure from Sebastiano Esposito of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio during the Serie A fixture between AS Roma and US Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on November 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/ Getty Images)

There were some encouraging outcomes, most prominently the 3-2 win against Juventus, yet his overall record this season stands at four victories, two draws, and seven defeats across Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

The 3-0 loss to Roma marked the fifth consecutive defeat, yielding just one point from the last seven matches, which followed a 1-1 result against Milan.

Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia both report this evening that Sassuolo are seriously considering a managerial change during the international break, with Roberto D’Aversa emerging as the favorite to assume the role.

Aquilani acknowledges that Sassuolo are experiencing difficulties.

ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 07: Gian PieroGasperini, Manager of AS Roma, and Alberto Aquilani, Manager of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio pose for a photograph before the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on November 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/ Getty Images)

“It was as if a light went off,” Aquilani told Sky Sport Italia about tonight’s performance against Roma.

“I didn’t expect to see so little from my team. We have no courage on the ball, it becomes impossible this way. After we went 1-0 down, the game just stopped. I expect more in so many ways, but I cannot hide, I am the one responsible.”

This marks only Aquilani’s inaugural season as a Serie A head coach, following successful spells in Serie B with Pisa and Catanzaro.

“We talk about mental fragility, but it’s hard to lift the players after five defeats in a row. This is football, we need to face reality.”

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – OCTOBER 11: Alberto Aquilani Head Coach of US Sassuolo reacts during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and AC Milan at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on October 11, 2026 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/ Getty Images)

Aquilani was questioned regarding whether he still believes the Sassuolo board maintains complete confidence in him.

“I haven’t spoken to them yet. I always felt their faith, but obviously I have to be judged on results, and I have to question myself. Many things have to change.”