Who is Alberto Aquilani: Sassuolo coach, ex-Fiorentina midfielder
Alberto Aquilani is an Italian former midfielder and the current manager of Serie A club Sassuolo. He played as a deep-lying playmaker and could also operate further forward. He is a former Fiorentina player, and his team faces Fiorentina on Monday, Nov. 2.
Why it's in the news
Sassuolo host Fiorentina in Serie A on Monday, Nov. 2, a match that could decide whether Fiorentina climb out of the relegation zone. Aquilani, now Sassuolo's manager, is a former Fiorentina player.
- Sassuolo vs Fiorentina — Sassuolo and Fiorentina meet in Serie A on Monday, Nov. 2
Background
Sassuolo sit 14th in the 20-team Serie A table with nine points from ten matches. Fiorentina are 17th with six points, in the relegation places, and have not won since a Sept. 11 trip to Venezia.
Aquilani's former club is the side now standing in his way. Sources describe him as a former Fiorentina man, and Sassuolo rely on Berardi, a striker, in attack. Fiorentina's coach, Paolo Vanoli, is under heavy pressure, and a win at Sassuolo would lift Fiorentina up the table. Fiorentina then face Juventus on Sunday.
What people are asking
Who is Alberto Aquilani's current club?
Alberto Aquilani manages Serie A club Sassuolo, which hosts Fiorentina on Monday, Nov. 2.
What position did Alberto Aquilani play?
He was mainly a central midfielder who usually played as a deep-lying playmaker, but could also play as an attacking midfielder.
Did Alberto Aquilani play for Fiorentina?
Yes. Sources describe him as a former Fiorentina player.