Rome - Italian Serie A strugglers Reggina said Tuesday they have hired coach Giuseppe Pillon to replace Nevio Orlandi after 16 games in a so far disappointing season.

Pillon, 52, takes the helm of the Reggio Calabria club as they lie second-from-last on 12 points next to Torino, who also changed coach last week.

Pillon began coaching in 1993. He had a previous experience in the top flight coaching Chievo from 2005 to 2007.

Palermo, Bologna and bottom side Chievo also changed coach this season. (dpa)