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Bucci not fitting in with Empoli

EMPOLI have taken the drastic step of dropping first-choice goalkeeper Luca Bucci, after a dismal start to the Serie A season.

Bucci has picked the ball out of the back of the net ten times in three league games, and coach Daniele Baldini believes that a custodial change is necessary.

"It has been painful to tell Bucci these things," said Baldini.

"But we expected from him an experienced figure to steady a young defence and also a good technical keeper.

"I don't want to question his technical ability but I think he has not established a relationship with the team.

"For this reason I have been obliged to talk to him honestly, because Empoli have a huge will to win but we need everyone to pull in the same direction."