Overview
- A club statement confirmed Pioli's dismissal with Daniele Galloppa taking temporary charge starting from Tuesday's training session.
- Fiorentina have four points from 10 Serie A matches and sit near the bottom of the table, with Mainz on Thursday in the Conference League and Genoa on Sunday in Serie A.
- The Lecce defeat sparked large protests at the Franchi and a club-imposed media blackout as supporters called for Pioli to be removed.
- Sporting director Daniele Pradè left by mutual consent on Saturday, deepening uncertainty over recruitment and succession planning.
- Italian reports say Roberto D’Aversa is the frontrunner to be appointed permanently, with a decision possibly held until the November international break.