Genoa CFC has appointed Patrick Vieira as its new head coach. The former Arsenal captain has signed to lead the team in Serie A, following Alberto Gilardino's dismissal.

Who is Patrick Vieira?

Patrick Vieira is a French coach with experience in the Premier League and Ligue 1. He started his coaching career with Manchester City's Under-23 team, before moving to New York City FC and then Nice.

Why was Genoa CFC chosen?

Genoa CFC chose Patrick Vieira for his experience and ability to lead teams in difficulty. The Ligurian team is currently in the relegation zone, with only 10 points in 12 games.

What is expected from Patrick Vieira?

It is expected that Patrick Vieira can lead the team to improve its results and get out of the relegation zone. The Frenchman has already worked with some Genoa CFC players, such as Mario Balotelli, whom he coached at Nice in the 2018-2019 season. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Games played | 12 | | Points | 10 | | League position | 17th