Genoa sack Malesani after fan protests

Serie A strugglers Genoa have today sacked coach Alberto Malesani after just three games back in charge and appointed Luigi De Canio as his replacement.

Genoa sack Malesani after fan protests
Mon, 23 Apr, 2012 - 17:24

Serie A strugglers Genoa have today sacked coach Alberto Malesani after just three games back in charge and appointed Luigi De Canio as his replacement.

Yesterday’s 4-1 defeat to Siena left Genoa just one place and one point clear of the relegation zone with five games remaining.

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