"I have never thought of handing in my resignation, because I am thoroughly convinced that Torino will stay in Serie A," said the under-fire tactician.

The situation deteriorated sharply this afternoon with a crushing 3-0 loss at Chievo. It would have been four, but Sergio Pellissier turned a penalty off target.

"It would be a grave mistake if I no longer believed in my abilities. In the past I have always achieved the objectives I set and I have enough experience not to let myself get caught up in all this talk."

Zac only took charge of the Granata three days before the start of the season, as Gianni De Biasi was fired after helping them to promotion.

Torino have lost their last six Serie A games on the trot and are now level on 22 points with Chievo.