“Sassuolo Calcio can announce that we have released Mr Alberto Malesani as coach of the first team,” a statement on the club’s official website confirmed.
“Mr Malesani deserves thanks for the professionalism and commitment during a difficult stage in the championship.
“The technical guidance of the first team will be entrusted to Mr Eusebio Di Francesco.”
Sassuolo are currently bottom of the Serie A table and are four points adrift of safety with twelve rounds still to play.