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Fiorentina head coach Montella sacked after heavy defeat at home to Roma

Fiorentina have sacked Vincenzo Montella for the second time after Friday's heavy home loss to Roma left them languishing down in 14th place.

The 4-1 defeat at Artemio Franchi Stadium was La Viola's fifth in six Serie A matches, a run that has them in danger of slipping into a relegation battle.

Fiorentina have only managed to pick up two points from a possible 21 in their last seven games, and have only won four of their 17 fixtures in the first half of the 2019-20 campaign.

Montella replaced Stefano Pioli in April but failed to inspire improvement as Fiorentina finished last term without a league win beyond February 17.