Genoa sacks coach Patrick Vieira after winless start
Serie A's bottom side Genoa has sacked its coach Patrick Vieira after a winless start to its domestic campaign, which has seen it collect three draws and six losses.
Former France midfielder Vieira took over in November last year when Genoa was 17th and helped the club avoid relegation, finishing 13th in the Italian top-flight.
However, it has made a dismal start to the new season, scoring only four goals in nine matches.
"Genoa CFC announces that Patrick Vieira is no longer the coach of the first team.
"The technical leadership of the first team has been entrusted on an interim basis to Roberto Murgita, assisted by Domenico Criscito," a statement issued by the club on Saturday read.
Genoa, which is two points inside the drop zone, visits Sassuolo on Tuesday (AEDT).
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Patrick Donalé Vieira
Genoa CFC
