Venezia stick with Stroppa despite pointless start

Venezia are the only Serie A side without a point, yet they are backing the coach who won them promotion.

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What happened. Venezia have decided to keep faith with head coach Giovanni Stroppa despite the club sitting bottom of Serie A with no points from their first five matches. Reports in Italy say the decision followed a review after the recent 2-0 defeat to Lazio.

• Venezia have lost to Lecce, Milan, Frosinone, Fiorentina and Lazio this season.
• They also exited the Coppa Italia with a 2-1 defeat to Udinese.
• Stroppa won the Serie B title with 82 points last season.

Stroppa's next test is away at Atalanta on October 12, followed by a home fixture against Napoli on October 17.

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