Virtus Bologna has fired Sergio Scariolo / News - Basketnews.com

Virtus management did not like Scariolo's comments during a press conference earlier in the week and fired the coach for it.

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Sergio Scariolo made some comments about Virtus Segafredo Bologna during the press conference earlier in the week. He got fired for it.

The Italian club has announced that it has parted ways with the veteran specialist.

In the announcement, the franchise says that the comments Scariolo made were the main reason for his dismissal:

The coach's statements released to the press on 13 September 2023, which follow those released during the end-of-season press conference on 27 June 2023, unfortunately, undermine the serenity and enthusiasm of the Virtus environment and of the group that is preparing to face the first official commitments of the new sporting season with the aim of achieving important results at both the national and international level.

Assistant coach Andrea Diana has been relieved of his duties as well.

Alberto Serravalli, previously assistant coach to Scariolo, will act as head coach during a friendly tournament in Munich over the weekend.

The news about the possible dismissal of the coach was first reported by Walter Fuochi from la Repubblica.

The Italian coachwas critical of the situationhe was placed in. When asked about the roster, he said that the management constructed it and all questions should be directed to them.

"The club built this team, and they gave it to me," he said. When questions about the season's goal arose, Scariolo referred to the management again.

Scariolo also revealed that Iffe Lundberg will not be on the roster anymore, a decision made by the management.

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