Palermo have confirmed in an official statement that coach Gian Piero Gasperini has been sacked following Sunday's defeat to Atalanta.
The Serie A strugglers slipped to joint-bottom of the table in a 2-1 home defeat to Atalanta last weekend, a result that made it nine matches without a win for the Sicilians.
Palermo have decided to sack their second manager of the season after the loss, despite Gasperini being absent from the touchline on Sunday due to a suspension.
A statement on the club's website read: "Palermo announce that we have relieved Gian Piero Gasperini of his first-team duties.
"The name of the new coach will be announced tomorrow."
Former Fiorentina boss Alberto Malesani has emerged as the early favourite to take the job.
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Liam Power
Liam Power
