Valencia sacks coach Gennaro Gattuso for poor results

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Published 31.01.2023
Valencia sacks coach Gennaro Gattuso for poor results

Spanish membership Valencia sacked coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday following the workforce’s poor outcomes.

Valencia stated in a press release it reached a mutual settlement with Gattuso to finish their contract.

The announcement got here after a 1-0 loss at Valladolid within the Spanish league on Sunday. The membership has gained solely one among its final 10 league video games, earlier than the World Cup.

The newest defeat dropped Valencia to 14th place, one level above the relegation zone.

Its solely two wins this 12 months got here within the Copa del Rey, although it was eradicated within the quarterfinals by Athletic Bilbao at residence final week. In the Spanish Super Cup, Valencia misplaced to Real Madrid in a penalty shootout within the semifinals.

The 45-year-old Gattuso arrived final June on a two-year contract.

The former defensive midfielder helped Italy win the 2006 World Cup and AC Milan win two Champions League titles, each as a participant. He coached Milan and Napoli in Italy.

Valencia didn’t announce a alternative for Gattuso.

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