Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini announces he has ‘extended Eusebio Di Francesco’s contract’ despite six consecutive Serie A defeats.
The Sardinians have just 14 points from 19 rounds, managing three wins, five draws and 11 losses.
Their recent form has been particularly abysmal, as they are without a win since beating Verona 2-1 in the Coppa Italia on November 25.
They haven’t won in Serie A since seeing off Sampdoria 2-0 on November 7, 2020.
Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini announces he has ‘extended Eusebio Di Francesco’s contract’ despite six consecutive Serie A defeats.
The Sardinians have just 14 points from 19 rounds, managing three wins, five draws and 11 losses.
Their recent form has been particularly abysmal, as they are without a win since beating Verona 2-1 in the Coppa Italia on November 25.
They haven’t won in Serie A since seeing off Sampdoria 2-0 on November 7, 2020.
This afternoon’s 1-0 result against Genoa at Marassi was reported to be the final straw, as including the Coppa Italia, they’ve lost seven on the bounce.
“It’s certainly making me angry, because 14 points in the first half of the season is unacceptable,” Giulini told Sky Sport Italia.
“We are slowly trying to find a new system with Alfred Duncan and Radja Nainggolan, but there is so much psychological pressure on the team that it becomes difficult when they play with that tension.
“Many players are unaccustomed to this type of a season, so it’s new for them too, but we have an entire half a season and the quality required to emerge from this situation.”
Rather than sack Di Francesco, Giulini made a surprise announcement.
“We renewed Di Francesco’s contract this week to prove how much we believe in him. We kept it quiet and hoped to announce it with some points today, but the contract renewal still brings more solidity to the coach.
“The team is in his grasp, they shouldn’t let their heads drop, they need to keep going and have belief in themselves.”