Fabio Grosso pictured when he was Lyon boss final season (OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE)
Sassuolo returned to Serie A after a season away on Sunday as outcomes elsewhere mathematically ensured promotion for the group managed by World Cup winner Fabio Grosso.
With 5 matches remaining within the season Serie B leaders Sassuolo are 16 factors forward of third-placed Spezia, who have been held to a 2-2 draw by Mantova on Sunday.
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Sassuolo beat native rivals Modena 3-1 on Saturday to arrange the potential of promotion.
Grosso, who was key to Italy profitable the World Cup in 2006 with a aim in opposition to hosts Germany within the semi-final and the profitable penalty in opposition to France within the last, has coached Sassuolo since June final yr.
Underneath Grosso, 47, Sassuolo have received 23 of their 33 fixtures, shedding simply 4 occasions, and have led the division for many of the season.
Certainly one of Grosso’s fellow World Cup winners in Filippo Inzaghi might be a part of him within the prime division with Pisa, who sit second and 7 factors forward of Spezia.
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