Overview
- Club statement confirmed Vieira is no longer head coach, with Roberto Murgita assisted by Domenico Criscito to lead the team against Sassuolo on Monday.
- Genoa have three points from nine matches with three draws and six defeats, scoring four goals, after a 2-0 home loss to Cremonese in Vieira’s final game.
- Italian media report Vieira initiated the exit or that it was by mutual agreement, though the club did not specify the terms.
- The club is evaluating permanent candidates, with Paolo Vanoli reported to have been sounded out for the role.
- The change follows Friday’s dismissal of sporting director Marco Ottolini and comes after visible fan protests, as former player Mario Balotelli publicly celebrated Vieira’s departure on social media.