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Gasperini given the chop by Palermo

February 4, 2013

By Adam Digby, Italy Correspondent

Palermo coach Gian Piero Gasperini has been sacked following the club's 2-1 loss to Atalanta on Sunday, which leaves them at the bottom of Serie A.

The defeat means Palermo have failed to win any of their last nine league games and are four points adrift of safety.

Asked about the future of 55-year-old Gasperini after Sunday's game, president Maurizio Zamparini refused to back him and said he needed to consider his future.

"Despite being aware of the difficult situation ...

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