The 2018-19 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Chievo Verona as the Gialloblu finished a crushing 20th in Serie A, resulting in their relegation after an eleven-season stay in the top flight. The season was built on turmoil, starting with an early 3-point deduction for false accounting and featuring three different managers in a desperate fight for survival. Leading the meager attack was the Polish forward Mariusz Stępiński, whose 6 league goals were a bright spot in a campaign defined by struggle and inconsistency. It was a devastating year that marked the end of an era with the retirement of club legend Sergio Pellissier, cementing a painful and unforgettable chapter in the club's history.