Monza have recalled Alessandro Nesta to take over as manager following the sacking of Salvatore Bocchetti, the Serie A club said on Monday, after a heavy defeat at the weekend kept the club rooted at the bottom of the standings.

Alessandro Nesta is back at Monza for a second stint as coach of Serie A’s last-place club, just seven weeks after he was fired.

Monza confirm Salvatore Bocchetti has been sacked and replaced by Alessandro Nesta who returns to the club after being sacked in December.Monza have sacked Bocchetti after just seven games in charge.

Monza reappoint Alessandro Nesta as their manager seven weeks after sacking the former Italy defender.

The 48-year-old former centre-back was sacked on December 23 after winning just one of his 17 league matches in charge.

Monza announced this morning: "AC Monza announces that it has revoked the dismissal of Alessandro Nesta, who once again takes on the role of coach of the red and white First Team. "Good luck Alessandro!"

Serie A struggles Monza are set to appoint former manager Alessandro Nesta as boss only weeks after his initial sacking. The club find themselves at the 20th spot in Serie A and Salvatore Bochetti is in trouble after the 5-1 loss to Lazio yesterday afternoon.

Alessandro Nesta was recalled as Monza coach on Monday after the Serie A club sacked his replacement Salvatore Bocchetti with the team bottom in Italy's top flight.

Serie A's bottom side Monza said Monday that they have sacked coach Salvatore Bocchetti after Sunday's 5-1 defeat at Lazio and have brought back former boss Alessandro Nesta. The club, which is owned by the Berlusconi family,

Monza confirm Salvatore Bocchetti has been sacked and replaced by Alessandro Nesta who returns to the club after being dismissed in December. Monza have sacked Bocchetti after just seven games in charge. The 38-year-old had won just one game, losing six. Monza scored six goals under the Italian tactician and conceded 16.