Monza sack coach Giovanni Stroppa after winless start in Serie A

Monza, owned by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, won a promotion playoff last season to earn a spot in the Italian top flight for the first time in the club's history. But Monza have struggled in Serie A with one point from six games while conceding a league-high 14 goals.

"AC Monza announces that it has relieved Giovanni Stroppa from the position of coach of the first team," Monza said in a statement. "The club thanks the coach for the journey made together, culminating in the conquest of a historic promotion to Serie A, wishing him the best successes for the future." Monza host Juventus on Sunday.