Genoa surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday and reportedly already have Patrick Vieira lined up to replace him -- which could have implications for new forward Mario Balotelli. Genoa are just a point above the Serie A drop zone having lost half of their league matches.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Mario Balotelli, left, and Genoa’s head coach Alberto Gilardino attend a training session in Genoa, Italy ...

Genoa striker Andrea Pinamonti took to social media to thank his former coach Alberto Gilardino, who was sacked by the Grifone on Tuesday, with the club set to replace him with Patrick

Genoa have officially announced that Alberto Gilardino has been relieved of his duties as head coach after a two year spell in charge of the Grifone, which

Genoa have parted ways with coach Alberto Gilardino, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday, with Sky Sport Italia saying they will appoint former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira.

Genoa have sacked their coach Alberto Gilardino, the relegation-threatened Serie A side announced on Tuesday."Genoa CFC announces that Alberto Gilardino has been relieved of his duties," the club wrote on social media.

While the Serie A club are yet to announce the dismissal, Gilardino and his assistants Gaetano Caridi and Dario Dainelli have been shown the door. The trio left the sports centre in Pegli at midday after a morning meeting with the board.

After Roma appointed Claudio Ranieri last week, Genoa are expected to become the second Serie A team to make a managerial change during the international break.According to Fabrizio Romano, Italy’s

(Reuters) -Genoa have parted ways with coach Alberto Gilardino, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday, with Sky Sport Italia saying they will appoint former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira. Appointed in July 2022,