Venezia sack manager Stroppa after poor Serie A start
Venezia have dismissed Giovanni Stroppa following a 3-1 defeat to Atalanta, with the club winless after six matches.
At a glance
- Venezia sacked manager Giovanni Stroppa after six matches without a win or point
- The dismissal followed a 3-1 defeat to Atalanta after the international break
- Stroppa had led Venezia to promotion via the Serie B title the previous season
- Venezia have struggled in recent Serie A campaigns, finishing 19th in 2024-25
Venezia have terminated manager Giovanni Stroppa's contract after the club's poor start to the Serie A season. The dismissal came following a 3-1 loss to Atalanta, leaving Venezia without a win or point from their opening six matches.
Stroppa had guided Venezia to the Serie B title and promotion to the top flight the previous season. The club's latest setback marks another difficult campaign in Serie A, where they finished 19th in their last top-flight appearance.
Why it matters
Venezia's managerial change reflects the club's ongoing difficulties in Serie A, where they have a history of relegation battles.
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