Grosso sacked by Fiorentina after three straight Serie A defeats

Three months after being hired, Fabio Grosso is out at Fiorentina, with Paolo Vanoli returning.

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What happened. Fiorentina dismissed Fabio Grosso after three consecutive Serie A losses, bringing back Paolo Vanoli just three months after his departure.

• Grosso led Sassuolo to comfortable survival last season.
• He was considered for Italy job by Paolo Maldini.
• Maldini's shortlist included Pirlo, De Rossi, and Grosso.

“We wanted a young coach who had a history in the national team. There were three names [besides Pirlo], Daniele De Rossi and Fabio Grosso.”

— Paolo Maldini

Grosso's sacking raises questions about Maldini's judgment, as Italy hired Mancini instead.

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