Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini believes the job was too big for Stefano Colantuono after sacking him this week.

Colantuono was replaced by Francesco Guidolin after Sunday's 5-0 thrashing by Juventus and Zamparini said: "I am sorry for him, a good coach, young, perhaps he did not have the experience to coach a team like the ambitious Palermo.

"If we are sixth in the standings and sack the coach, then are we aiming for the Champions League? No, absolutely. I kicked out Colantuono because Palermo has never played well.

"I think I'm making the right choice with Guidolin, who has worked well over the years here. Perhaps if I had had more patience I would have confirmed Francesco in the past season, rather than recalling him now after dismissing Colantuono."