Aquilani's seat under threat at Sassuolo

Sassuolo reportedly considering dismissing head coach Alberto Aquilani after losing five consecutive matches. According to reports from Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, the club is seriously considering a change in management during the international break, with Roberto D'Aversa as the leading candidate.

Aquilani replaced Fabio Grosso this summer. He also held talks with Torino but ultimately agreed to join Sassuolo. This season, Serie A and Coppa Italia have produced four wins, two draws and seven defeats. The 3-2 victory over Juventus has been one of the season's standout results.

The 3-0 defeat to Roma meant a fifth consecutive loss. Only one point had been taken in the last seven rounds, and that point came from a 1-1 draw with Milan. After standing out with Pisa and Catanzaro in Serie B, Aquilani is coaching in Serie A for the first time this season.

After the Roma match, Aquilani said his team looked as if its light had gone out. The coach said they could not show courage with the ball, and that play came to a complete halt after going 1-0 behind. He said he took responsibility himself.

When asked whether the management still trusted him, Aquilani said he had not yet spoken with club officials. He said he always feels a sense of trust, but that he will be judged by results and that many things need to change.