Monza have reappointed Alessandro Nesta as their manager seven weeks after sacking the former Italy defender from the role. The Italian club replaced the legendary centre-back with Salvatore Bocchetti in December but dismissed the ex-Hellas Verona coach after a 5-1 defeat by Lazio on Sunday left eight points from safety at the bottom of Serie A.

Monza have recalled Alessandro Nesta to take over as manager following the sacking of Salvatore Bocchetti, the Serie A club said on Monday, after a heavy defeat at the weekend kept the club rooted at the bottom of the standings.

Nesta was replaced by Salvatore Bocchetti in December, with the Italian signing a contract until June 2027, but won just one of his seven games at the helm

Serie A struggles Monza are set to appoint former manager Alessandro Nesta as boss only weeks after his initial sacking. The club find themselves at the 20th spot in Serie A and Salvatore Bochetti is in trouble after the 5-1 loss to Lazio yesterday afternoon.

Monza welcomed Alessandro Nesta back to the club, with the 48 year-old taking over as the Serie A struggler's new manager just seven weeks after he was sacked.

Monza have recalled Alessandro Nesta to take over as manager following the sacking of Salvatore Bocchetti, the Serie A club said on Monday, after a heavy defeat at the weekend kept the club rooted at the bottom of the standings.