Monza, currently languishing at the bottom of the Serie A standings, have appointed Salvatore Bocchetti as their new manager following the sacking of Alessandro Nesta on Monday. The club announced that Bocchetti has signed a contract until June 2027, as they seek to turn around a season that has yielded only one league victory.
Nesta, a former Italy international and celebrated defender with Lazio and AC Milan, took charge at Monza after Raffaele Palladino departed for Fiorentina at the end of last season. Despite his illustrious playing career, this was Nesta’s first managerial role in Serie A, and the team’s performance under his guidance has been disappointing.
Bocchetti steps into the managerial role with limited experience. His only previous stint as a head coach came as caretaker at Hellas Verona in 2022, where he oversaw six games, all of which ended in defeat. Nevertheless, Monza are banking on his fresh perspective to rejuvenate the squad.
Monza’s recent form has been a cause for concern. Their 2-1 home defeat to Juventus on Sunday marked their third consecutive loss and their ninth in 17 games. The team has failed to secure a win in their last nine matches, with their sole league victory this season coming against Verona in October.
The challenges continue as Monza prepare to face Parma away on Saturday. Parma sit 17th in the standings, five points ahead of Monza. A victory is crucial for Monza to bridge the gap and ignite hopes of climbing out of the relegation zone.
As Monza embarks on this new chapter under Bocchetti’s leadership, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if the managerial change can reverse the club’s fortunes in the fiercely competitive Italian top flight.
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