Genoa surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino on Tuesday and reportedly already have Patrick Vieira lined up to replace him -- which could have implications for new forward Mario Balotelli. Genoa are just a point above the Serie A drop zone having lost half of their league matches.

Genoa has surprisingly fired coach Alberto Gilardino and reportedly already has Patrick Vieira lined up to replace him.

Genoa striker Andrea Pinamonti took to social media to thank his former coach Alberto Gilardino, who was sacked by the Grifone on Tuesday, with the club set to replace him with Patrick