Sampdoria decides not to continue with Di Francesco as coach: the update

The dismissal of Sampdoria coach Eusebio Di Francesco is immenent. In the next few hours there will be a meeting between the sides to find a deal on the mutual termination of the contract. The first choice for his replacement is Stefano Pioli, who may not be ready to accept: he is also a candidate for the Genoa job, and is a monitoring the uncertain situation at Milan.

Milan's directors continue to deliberate despite yesterday's win, looking to put their team in the best hands possible. Pioli wants to take his time, knowing that he would be among the eventual candidates to replace Giampaolo.