Genoa have officially announced that Alberto Gilardino has been relieved of his duties as head coach after two years in charge of the team.

It should be noted that Genoa picked up only 10 points in 12 games of the new Serie A season under the leadership of the 2006 World Cup winner. According to reports from Italy, former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira is ready to take over as coach of.

Gilardino became the fourth manager in the Italian league to lose his job this season after Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Luca Gotti (Lecce) and Ivan Juric (Roma).

Genoa will play their next official match at home against Cagliari on Sunday