Empoli, Pagliuca on the brink: Dionisi close to a return | OneFootball

Empoli’s season in Serie B hasn’t started as expected. The Tuscans, who have been bouncing between the second tier and Serie A for years, turned to Pagliuca in the summer to return immediately to the top flight after last season’s disappointing relegation. However, the former Juve Stabia coach hasn’t managed to impose his style of play, collecting only 9 points from the first 8 matches so far. For this reason, the Corsi family is ready for a change on the bench, with Dionisi’s possible return increasingly more than just an option.

Dionisi ready to return to Serie B: he could replace Pagliuca on Empoli’s bench

If Empoli’s goal is to return to Serie A, a course correction is needed right away. The choice made by the Corsi family in the summer to entrust the team to Guido Pagliuca has not paid off so far. Last year the coach was the revelation of the season with Juve Stabia, reaching the play-offs before bowing out in the semifinals. In this start to the season, the Tuscans have faced multiple difficulties and, despite a strong squad, results have been slow to arrive. So far, only 9 points in 8 league matches, the result of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

According to Sky Sport, the win in the last round against Südtirol may not be enough to save the former Juve Stabia coach’s job. In recent hours, contacts have intensified for the return of Alessio Dionisi, after the promotion achieved in 2020/2021. The former Sassuolo coach has been without a team following an unhappy spell in charge of Palermo.

Before reaching any kind of agreement with Dionisi, Empoli must first terminate all ties with Guido Pagliuca.

Francesco Landi

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