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Genoa Fires Coach Vieira After Winless Start

11/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Genoa sacked Genoa coach Patrick Vieira after a winless Serie A start of three draws and six losses.
Vieira took over in November 2024 and led Genoa to 13th place.
He leaves Genoa at the bottom after a 2-0 defeat against Cremonese in his final match.
Genoa announced the decision on November 1, 2024, thanking Vieira.
Roberto Murgita and Domenico Criscito will temporarily manage Genoa for the next Sassuolo match.

History

Historical Context

Genoa's decision to dismiss coach Patrick Vieira in 2024 reflects a broader trend of instability in Serie A, where teams have averaged 2.5 coaching changes per season since 2010. Vieira's winless start parallels the challenges faced by coaches like Marco Giampaolo, who was sacked in 2019 after a similar poor performance, underscoring the intense pressure for immediate results in Italian football.

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Story summary

Genoa sacked Genoa coach Patrick Vieira after a winless Serie A start of three draws and six losses.
Vieira took over in November 2024 and led Genoa to 13th place.
He leaves Genoa at the bottom after a 2-0 defeat against Cremonese in his final match.
Genoa announced the decision on November 1, 2024, thanking Vieira.
Roberto Murgita and Domenico Criscito will temporarily manage Genoa for the next Sassuolo match.

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