Official: Pisa have fired Gilardino after 1 victory in 23 Serie A games

Pisa have officially announced the dismissal of coach Alberto Gilardino after managing just one victory in 23 Serie A games.

There had been reports swirling around on Saturday evening that the 3-1 home defeat to Sassuolo would be the final straw in a situation that had become increasingly untenable.

The club released a formal statement late into the night confirming that Gilardino had been sacked from his position and they are seeking a new coach.

He had taken over in the summer following their promotion from Serie B, a return to the top flight after several decades in the Calcio wilderness.

However, Gilardino oversaw just one win, 11 draws and 11 losses this season in Serie A.

There was also one victory and one defeat in the Coppa Italia.

It is widely reported that Marco Giampaolo has been contacted to potentially replace him on the Pisa bench for the rest of this term.