Verona, who lost 4-0 at Cagliari on Saturday, have won only two ⁠games in the league as they ‌sit four points below the ​safety zone.

"Hellas Verona FC announces that Paolo Zanetti has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the ‌first team," the club said in a statement, adding that U-19 coach Paolo ⁠Sammarco would lead the first team's training session on Monday.

Zanetti led Verona to a 14th-place finish in the Serie A last season, avoiding relegation by six points. This season, they have fared worse, allowing a league-high ⁠41 goals in 23 ‌matches so far.

Verona host 19th-placed Pisa, with both teams on 14 points, in their next game on ⁠Friday.