Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Friday, October 31, 2025, 1:18 p.m. / Updated Friday, October 31, 2025, 1:19 p.m.
Zero degree meeting at Genoathe Italian club in which Dan Țucu is the majority shareholder: the new athletic director, Diego J. Lopezwill have a decisive discussion with coach Patrick Vieira, in danger of being sacked. At the last moment, we know the name of the one who could replace the Frenchman.
Genoa had a terrible start to the season: only 3 points accumulated in 9 Serie A stages, those from 3 draws, and only 4 goals scored. The only consolation: two victories in the Italian Cup, after which the “Griffon” qualified for the eighth.
In this context, Patrick Vieira's chair is wobbly. The Frenchman could be kicked out today. The situation will clear up after o meeting between Vieira and the club's new sporting director, Diego J. Lopeza Spaniard who occupied the same position at the French formation Lens.
There is also the option of dismissing Vieira on the table, and the club management has already thought about the name of the one who would replace the Frenchman.
Domenico Criscito would replace Patrick Vieira at Genoa
According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, it is about Domenico Criscito, 38 years old, former emblematic player of the club, currently the coach of the U17 team of “Grifon”.
Criscito would take over the management of the first team on an interim basisuntil the installation of a “principal” with proper documents.
Domenico Criscito // photo: Gulliver/gettyimages
Patrick Vieira has been coaching Genoa since November 2024, before Dan Șucu took over the majority stake. With him at the helm, the team won 10 matches out of 37 played. There were 15 defeats and 12 draws.
291 matchesCriscito played at Genoa. He has 26 selections for the first Italian national team
