The Italian Serie A outfit Bologna have dismissed head coach Stefano Pioli after recording just one win in nine matches-including a 2-0 loss to basement placed Catania on Monday, in all competitions.
Rossoblu kicked off 2014 in bad spirit as they suffered a 2-0 loss to Catania that has seen the 48-year-old lose his job, with Davide Ballardini most likely to replace him.
“Bologna can announce that in light of recent disappointing results, the club are forced with great regret to dismiss first-team coach Stefano Pioli,” reads the club website.
“We sincerely thank Pioli and his staff for the work done over the years with great professionalism, passion and a rare attachment to the fate of our club.
“In the coming hours Davide Ballardini will be announced as the new coach.”
Pioli has been in charge at the Renato Dalli’Ara since October 2011 when he replaced Pierpaol Bisoli.In his first season in charge he managed a ninth place and a 13th position last season, and he is set to be replaced by Davide Ballardini.
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