US Cremonese have appointed Fabio Pecchia as their new head coach. The move comes after the dismissal of Marco Giampaolo, which occurred on Tuesday evening just hours after the team's Coppa Italia victory over Parma.
The Grigiorossi currently find themselves in a difficult position in Serie B, sitting 20th with 0 points after two losses in their opening two matches. They have scored 0 goals and conceded 4, with a -4 goal difference that leaves them six points behind league leaders Modena. Their next league fixture is scheduled for December 19th away to Hellas Verona, who are 16th in the table.
Why Pecchia is returning to Cremonese
Fabio Pecchia is not a new face for the Lombard club. The Campanian manager previously led Cremonese for a season and a half, achieving a historic result. Under his guidance, the team secured promotion to Serie A four years ago, giving fans a season in the top flight after years of absence. This past success is the main reason the club has chosen to bring him back during a challenging period.
His familiarity with the environment and parts of the current squad could speed up the adaptation process. Pecchia must immediately tackle the challenge of turning around a team that has yet to earn a point in the league. The data on the team's statistics page clearly shows the offensive and defensive difficulties to overcome.
What led to Giampaolo's dismissal
Marco Giampaolo lost his job as Cremonese manager on Tuesday evening. The club's management made the decision despite the victory achieved just hours earlier in the Coppa Italia preliminary round against Parma. This positive result in a different competition was not enough to offset the disastrous start in Serie B.
Two consecutive defeats convinced the club's hierarchy to make a coaching change before the gap in the standings grew too wide. The 4-0 aggregate defeat across the first two matches highlighted problems in both attack and defense. Consulting the updated league table confirms the bottom position Cremonese currently occupies.
What are the first challenges for the new manager
The absolute priority for Fabio Pecchia will be to stop the negative streak and earn the first points in the championship. The manager must work quickly to improve attacking effectiveness, as the team is the only one in Serie B yet to score a goal after two matchdays.
At the same time, he needs to strengthen a defensive unit that has already conceded four goals. The fixture list offers some time to properly prepare for the next match, which will be played in December against Verona. Fans can follow the schedule evolution on our fixtures page. Pecchia will also have the opportunity to assess the available squad by checking the first team page.
The away match against Verona on December 19th will represent the first official league test for the new era.
