Alberto Aquilani begins tenure as Sassuolo head coach

Alberto Aquilani, the former Italian midfielder, has taken over as head coach of Serie A club Sassuolo. In his first remarks to Sky Sport, he described the appointment as a "great emotion" and said it motivates him for the upcoming season. Aquilani highlighted the high responsibility of guiding a team that has consistently performed well in the top flight, noting that the squad faces some injury problems and a challenging transfer market but that the work will ultimately decide results.

He praised the club’s professional environment and its modern training facilities, and mentioned that they are scouting players such as Belgian winger Van der Brempt, who fits the profile the team seeks. Aquilani also looked ahead to key fixtures, including a match against Genoa, a possible encounter with his former club Roma at the Olimpico, and emphasized the importance of preparation and clear ideas for the long season ahead.