Vieira set to leave Genoa: Criscito on the bench, Vanoli sounded out | OneFootball

Patrick Vieira is set to leave Genoa, so Grifone legend Domenico Criscito is expected to go on the bench against Sassuolo on Monday, while the club has also sounded out Paolo Vanoli.

Vieira and Genoa are set to part company ahead of a Serie A match against Sassuolo on Monday.

epa11762199 Genoa’s head coach Patrick Viera gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Genoa CFC and Torino FC, in Genoa, Italy, 07 December 2024. EPA-EFE/LUCA ZENNARO

We had already reported that Genoa had run out of patience with the French legend, but Genoa waited for Vieira to make the first step. The two parties will now discuss the details of their separation, but the decision has already been made by both sides.

Sources tell me that ex-Genoa defender Domenico Criscito, a club legend, will lead the training session today.

Criscito does not have his coaching badges, so he could be partnered with Roberto Murgita in the next Serie A match against Sassuolo on Monday.

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 02: Paolo Vanoli, Head Coach of Torino, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Torino and Venezia at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

After the next Serie A fixture, Genoa could name a new boss, unless the new coach secures a convincing win in Sassuolo.

Ex-Torino boss Vanoli has already been sounded out, but the final decision on the new coach taking over after the Sassuolo game has yet to be made.