Nicola, fired at Salernita after the defeat of Atalanta

On matchday 18 of the Italian Football First League (Serie A), in Salernitana, which yesterday lost 8-2 away from home against Atalanta, the management brought the bill for the defeat to coach Davide Nicola.

In the statement issued by the Blanquiburgoña club, it was indicated that Davide Nicola had been removed from his position as coach, and the 49-year-old coach was thanked for his services so far.

Nicola kept the team in the league with his performance at Salernitana, which he took over in February of last year. Salernitana, who played 15 games last season under Nicola, escaped relegation by collecting 18 points in these games.

This season, Salernitana accumulated 18 points with 4 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses in 18 games played so far, and remained in 16th place. The Blanquiburgoña team has not been able to win in the league in the last 6 weeks.

It was claimed in the Italian sports press that the names of coaches such as Roberto D’Aversa, Eusebio Di Francesco and Rafael Benítez were mentioned for the coaching position vacated by Nicola at Salernitana. (AA)