Genoa has fired Aurelio Andreazzoli and is preparing to hire former Italy international Thiago Motta as a replacement.
Genoa announced Andreazzoli's firing on Tuesday, two days after a 5-1 rout by Parma.
Genoa is one point above city rival and last-place Sampdoria.
Genoa's Andrea Pinamonti, right, celebrates with his teammate Ivan Radovanovic after scoring his side's first goal during a Serie A soccer match between Parma and Genoa at the Ennio Tardini stadium in Parma, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Parma won 5-1. (Serena CampaniniANSA via AP)
Motta, who also played for Barcelona, Genoa, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain, previously coached PSG's Under-19 squad.
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