Genoa announced the end of its collaboration with Patrick Vieira after a disastrous start to the season, during which the team failed to win a single league game and slipped to the bottom of Serie A. In an official statement, the club thanked the coach and his staff for their dedication and professionalism, with the management temporarily entrusting the team to Roberto Murgito, assisted by Domenico Criscito.
Vieira, who was appointed manager of Genoa a year ago and led the team to mid-table last season, faced a series of defeats this season and only three points from the start of the season. A loss of connection with the players and dysfunctional play led to a decision that the club deemed necessary to save the season.
The reactions of the media and former players were strong; some pointed to Vieira’s tactical rigidity, while others noted that he lacked key reinforcements and that the squad had health complications. Genoa now faces an important period: finding stability, maintaining player morale, and earning the points needed to escape the relegation zone.
Vieira’s coaching career in Italy has thus ended sooner than many expected. His legacy remains controversial — from his celebrated successes in previous engagements to his unsuccessful struggle to build a competitive Genoa team in this season’s Serie A.
