US Cremonese have confirmed Fabio Pecchia as their new head coach following the sacking of Marco Giampaolo. The decision comes just days after a Coppa Italia victory over Serie A side Parma. The club, currently bottom of Serie B with 0 points from two defeats, is seeking a turnaround after a difficult league start.
Who is the new Cremonese manager?
Fabio Pecchia returns to the grey-and-red bench after previously managing the club in the 2021/22 season, which ended with promotion to Serie A. The 53-year-old coach has signed a contract with the club. Pecchia brings extensive Serie B experience, having managed 189 games in the second division. He replaces Marco Giampaolo, who was dismissed in recent hours.
His familiarity with the environment and the league is seen as a strength for a team needing to climb the table. The Grigiorossi are currently six points behind leaders Modena and have scored 0 goals while conceding 4 in their opening two matches. Fans can follow the squad's journey on our squad page.
Why was Giampaolo sacked?
Marco Giampaolo was relieved of his duties despite a 2-0 Coppa Italia win against Parma on Tuesday, September 1st. The Associated Press broke the news of the dismissal. Two defeats in the opening Serie B fixtures, including a heavy 3-0 loss to Modena, weighed heavily on the club's decision.
The board opted for a change in the dugout to try and reverse a negative trend. The cup win, with goals from Simone Lottici Tessadri in the 5th minute and Adin Licina in the 41st, was not enough to save the manager's job. The league context, with the team rooted to the bottom, took priority.
How did the Coppa Italia match go?
Cremonese defeated Serie A's Parma 2-0 at the Tardini in a second-round Coppa Italia tie. Data shows a solid performance from the visitors, who created five big chances compared to Parma's two. The team also maintained 51% possession.
The match was seen as an opportunity for Cremonese to test themselves against top-flight opposition. The victory provides a confidence boost for a group that needs to find results in the league. Complete match statistics are available in our stats section.
What are the next challenges for Cremonese?
Pecchia's team must now focus on recovery in Serie B. The current standings, viewable in our standings section, show a difficult situation with zero points. The immediate objective is to move out of the relegation zone and build a positive run of form.
The next scheduled fixture is an away match against Hellas Verona, set for December 19th. Verona are currently 16th in the table. Before that match, Cremonese will have time to work with the new manager and prepare for the upcoming league games.
