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Serie A outfit Siena have sacked coach Serse Cosmi after their 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Tuscany rivals Fiorentina on Sunday.
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Cosmi was told of his fate immediately following the loss, which left the club languishing at the foot of the table. Siena's on-field troubles - which have seen them win just four matches this season - have been compounded by a six-point penalty for match-fixing.
"AC Siena has dismissed coach Serse Cosmi," the club said in a statement. "The club would like to thank the coach and his staff for the work they have done in recent months with dedication and professionalism."
Sunday's loss came as Fiorentina took a 3-0 lead inside the opening 45 minutes and Siena's misery was completed in the second half by the dismissal of Massimo Paci. It was a third straight Serie A defeat for the club.
Former Sampdoria coach Giuseppe Iachini is now expected to be confirmed as Cosmi's successor.