Genoa Dismisses Patrick Vieira After Winless Serie A Start

Patrick Vieira has been dismissed as head coach of Serie A club Genoa after a winless start to the 2025-26 season, leaving the team at the bottom of the league. Genoa managed only three draws in nine matches and suffered five losses in their last six league games, prompting the club to replace Vieira with interim coaches Roberto Murgita and Domenico Criscito. Vieira joined Genoa in November 2024, initially improving the team's standing to a 13th-place finish in the 2024-25 campaign. Despite his previous successes, including a World Cup win as a player and managerial stints in MLS and Ligue 1, Vieira was unable to secure victories this season, with his only wins coming in the Coppa Italia. Mario Balotelli, a former player sidelined under Vieira's tenure, expressed satisfaction at the coach's departure, citing a new focus on those who truly support Genoa. Genoa is now considering candidates such as De Rossi, Vanoli, and Gotti as potential replacements to turn around their struggling season.