Monza have made a dramatic managerial change, officially parting ways with Salvatore Bocchetti and reinstating Alessandro Nesta as head coach. The decision comes in the wake of Monza’s crushing 5-1 defeat to Lazio in Serie A, a result that marked the end of Bocchetti’s short and disappointing tenure.
Bocchetti’s Struggles
Bocchetti, appointed on December 23, 2024, had signed a contract until June 2027 but managed just one win in seven matches. His tenure included six losses, four of them consecutive, leaving the club stranded at the bottom of the Serie A table with only 13 points—eight points adrift from safety. Despite initial hopes that Bocchetti could reverse Monza’s fortunes after his departure from Hellas Verona, his time in charge proved disastrous.
In a statement, Monza announced: “AC Monza communicates that it has decided to relieve Salvatore Bocchetti of his duties as head coach of the First Team. The club thanks him for his work and wishes him all the best for his professional future.”
Nesta’s Return
Alessandro Nesta, who had been sacked just weeks earlier following a 1-0 home defeat to Juventus on December 22, has now been reinstated. During his first stint this season, Nesta managed three wins, seven draws, and ten losses across 20 matches. While his results were far from stellar, the club appears to believe he is better suited to lead Monza out of their current crisis.
Monza confirmed Nesta’s return with another statement: “AC Monza communicates that it has revoked Alessandro Nesta’s dismissal. He will once again take charge as head coach of the First Team.”
The Challenge Ahead
Monza’s decision to bring back Nesta reflects the urgency of their situation as they fight to avoid relegation. With just 14 matches remaining in the season and a significant points deficit to overcome, Nesta faces an uphill battle to save Monza from dropping out of Serie A.
The club will be hoping that Nesta can stabilize the team and rediscover some of the promise he showed earlier in his tenure. For now, Monza’s survival in Italy’s top flight rests on their ability to rally under familiar leadership.
