Pirlo Sacked By Sampdoria After Disappointing Start In Serie B

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Andrea Pirlo has been dismissed as Sampdoria's head coach after just over a season in charge. Pirlo, who previously managed Juventus during the 2020-21 season, was let go following a disappointing start to Sampdoria's Serie B campaign.

After finishing seventh in Italy's second tier last season, the 45-year-old was tasked with leading the team back to Serie A. However, an opening day draw with Frosinone was followed by consecutive defeats to Reggiana and Salernitana, leaving them second-bottom in the league.

During his tenure, Pirlo managed 18 wins out of 45 matches (D10 L17), averaging 1.42 points per game. This performance was only surpassed by his time at Juventus, where he averaged 2.15 points per game.

Sampdoria will return to Stadio Luigi Ferraris this weekend, aiming for their first victory of the season. They are set to welcome Bari to Genoa on Saturday.

Pirlo’s departure comes after an underwhelming start to the new season. The club had high hopes for a promotion push but found themselves struggling early on.

The decision to part ways with Pirlo reflects the club’s urgency to turn their fortunes around quickly. The team’s performance under his guidance did not meet expectations, prompting this change in leadership.

Sampdoria fans will be hoping for a swift turnaround as they look forward to their next match against Bari. The club is eager to secure its first three points of the season and climb up the Serie B standings.