

Nesta, a World Cup winner with Italy in 2006 as a player, lasted just 20 games in charge in all competitions after being appointed in July. "The club thanks the coach for what he has done so far and wishes him the best for the future," Monza said in a statement.
Nesta, 48, replaced Raffaele Palladino at the helm after he left for Fiorentina following two impressive seasons with Monza. The club have won only one of 17 league matches this term though and are in danger of dropping into Serie B.
Less than two hours after the announcement, Monza confirmed that Salvatore Bocchetti will take over from the former defender at at the club. Bocchetti is set to lead the Lombardy club for the first time in their upcoming visit to Parma. Bocchetti will look to turn Monza's fortunes around as they sit bottom of the Serie A table.