Genoa are grappling with an incredibly challenging start to the season, having secured only one victory in 8 matches across Serie A and Coppa Italia. With a mere 5 points and a disappointing 18th place in the league table, just one point above the bottom-dwelling Monza and Venezia, the club finds itself in a precarious position. This stark contrast to last season’s 11th place finish, which saw them on the cusp of European qualification under Alberto Gilardino’s leadership, has sparked discussions about the future of the coaching position.
Calciomercato report how, In a surprising turn of events, a new name has emerged as a potential candidate for Genoa’s managerial role: Jorge Sampaoli. The former Argentina, Chile, Sevilla, and Marseille coach has been proposed to the club, adding an intriguing dimension to the speculation surrounding Gilardino’s future.
Gilardino’s position has come under scrutiny due to the team’s poor performances, including their Coppa Italia elimination in the derby against Sampdoria and recent heavy defeats, notably a 5-1 thrashing by Atalanta, following 2-0 and 3-0 losses to Venezia and Juventus respectively.
However, despite the offer of Sampaoli’s services, Genoa’s management seems reluctant to make an immediate change. Andres Blasquez, the club’s CEO, was quoted in Il Secolo XIX saying, “The agents offered him to us, but we are not considering a change of coach at this moment.” This statement appears to reaffirm the club’s faith in Gilardino, at least for the time being.
Nevertheless, Gilardino’s position remains precarious, and his future likely hinges on the team’s performance in the upcoming matches. If there isn’t a significant turnaround, the club might be forced to reconsider its stance.
While Sampaoli’s profile remains an intriguing option for the future, other names have also been circulating as potential replacements. These include Igor Tudor, Gabriele Cioffi, Leonardo Semplici, and Davide Ballardini, all of whom bring varying levels of experience and tactical approaches to the table.
