Beppe Iachini maintains Empoli ‘would’ve stayed up’ if they kept him on but is grateful for the experience.
Empoli announced on Tuesday that they had sacked Iachini after a run of just one win from 12 games, but the former Udinese and Sassuolo boss believes he had more to give to the Tuscans.
“When I arrived we were on a downer and today the team are safe,” he told Tuttomercatoweb.
“Frosinone are next. I remain convinced that we would’ve stayed up. The team were alive.
Beppe Iachini maintains Empoli ‘would’ve stayed up’ if they kept him on but is grateful for the experience.
Empoli announced on Tuesday that they had sacked Iachini after a run of just one win from 12 games, but the former Udinese and Sassuolo boss believes he had more to give to the Tuscans.
“When I arrived we were on a downer and today the team are safe,” he told Tuttomercatoweb.
“Frosinone are next. I remain convinced that we would’ve stayed up. The team were alive.
“We talked about [conceding so many goals], but on the other hand we’ve scored a few more.
“[Francesco] Caputo is also breaking our goal record. We could’ve saved ourselves in the games against our League rivals.
“Still, I don’t want to stir any controversy: I thank everyone. I felt good at the club, but sometimes football is like that…
“For their commitment and dedication, I say ‘thanks’ to the lads.”
The 54-year-old is set to be replaced by the returning Aurelio Andreazzoli.