Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked by Aston Villa after 11 games in the Championship.
After just 11 games of the Championship season, Aston Villa have sacked manager Roberto di Matteo.
The club’s official website confirmed the news on Monday morning, claiming that their poor run of form was the cause of his dismissal.
The Italian leaves Villa Park with the club sat 19th in the table, with just 10 points from their first 11 games, and two points from the relegation zone.
In that time the Italian managed to oversee just one victory as well as seven draws and two defeats in the league.
It is a disappointing end for Di Matteo, who had harboured hopes of returning the club to the Premier League this season following the takeover by Tony Xia.
The highlight of his time will likely be that solitary win, a 3-1 victory over Rotherham United courtesy of goals from Rudy Gestede and Jack Grealish.
The lowlights are plentiful, although it will take a lot to top the 3-1 defeat to Luton Town in EFL Cup back in August. Here are 12 images from his short time in charge at Villa Park.
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal and Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo (R)
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo after the loss to Luton Town
Aston Villa’s Rudy Gestede celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates
Aston Villa’s Pierluigi Gollini looks dejected after Huddersfield’s first goal
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo in the draw with Derby County
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo with Tommy Elphick looking dejected at the end of the loss to Bristol City
Aston Villa’s Rudy Gestede celebrates scoring their second goal against Nottingham Forest with team mates
Aston Villa Manager Roberto Di Matteo celebrates after Jonathan Kodjia scores his sides first goal against Brentford
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo during the draw with Ipswich Town
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo and Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez in the draw with Newcastle Untied
Aston Villa Manager Roberto Di Matteo applauds their fans after the draw with Barnsley
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo and assistant manager Steve Clarke before the loss to Preston
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