Shevchenko sacked by Genoa after just two months in charge

Genoa have sacked Andriy Shevchenko only two months after appointing the Milan great as head coach.

The Ukrainian was hired to replace Davide Ballardini on November 7, with his appointment one of the first major decisions made by the club's new ownership group.

Shevchenko had left his role as Ukraine coach in August, having taken his country beyond the group stage of a European Championship for the first time in their history at Euro 2020.

However, Genoa's form has shown no sign of improvement under the former Chelsea and Milan striker.

In nine Serie A games, Shevchenko did not preside over a single victory – they amassed three points and as many goals in that time.

His sole win in charge came via a slender 1-0 success over Salernitana in the Coppa Italia last month.

It was thought Genoa's performance in the 3-1 extra-time defeat to Milan in the Coppa on Thursday might have bought him more time.

But those reports ultimately proved inaccurate, with his former stomping ground San Siro being where his fate was settled.

Il Genoa Cfc comunica che il tecnico Andriy #Shevchenko è stato sollevato dall’incarico. Il Club ringrazia l’allenatore e il suo staff per il lavoro svolto con impegno in questi mesi. https://t.co/QX2F8IVyYB pic.twitter.com/qErO9kY8VC
— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) January 15, 2022