Soccer: Sassuolo bring in D'Aversa after sacking Aquilani

Sassuolo appointed Roberto D'Aversa as head coach after dismissing Alberto Aquilani following a heavy defeat. D'Aversa, previously with Torino, has managed several clubs including Parma and Sampdoria. Aquilani, who had a brief tenure, was replaced as Sassuolo struggled in Serie A. Vincenzo Montella was also considered for the position.

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