Sassuolo appoints Davide Ballardini as new coach. Italian club sacked their previous coach, Alessio Dionisi, on Sunday after the defeat against Empoli (3-2) Sassuolo faces Verona on Sunday, a direct rival for maintenance.
Ballardini, 60, has coached numerous clubs in Italy, including Cagliari and Lazio, and most recently Cremonese in Serie B. The club has been crushed at home by Napoli 6-1 on Wednesday in a late match.