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Ballardini shadow looms as Genoa coach Gilardino faces decisive Parma clash
Ballardini shadow looms as Genoa coach Gilardino faces decisive Parma clash
Genoa coach Alberto Gilardino will be under immense pressure when his team hosts Parma on Saturday, with reports suggesting that Davide Ballardini is waiting in the wings to take over.
Gilardino, a former Italy international striker, was appointed as Genoa coach in December 2022, but he has struggled to turn around the fortunes of the Serie B club. Genoa are currently 16th in the standings, just four points above the relegation zone.
Ballardini, who has previously coached Genoa on three occasions, is reportedly keen on a return to the club. The 59-year-old Italian coach has a wealth of experience in Serie B, and he is seen as a safe pair of hands by the Genoa hierarchy.
If Gilardino is unable to turn things around against Parma, it is likely that he will be sacked and replaced by Ballardini. Parma are currently 12th in the standings, and they will be looking to close the gap on the top six.
The match between Genoa and Parma is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 CET on Saturday, February 11. It will be a crucial match for both teams, with Genoa needing to win to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle and Parma needing to win to keep their promotion hopes alive.
Key points
- Genoa coach Alberto Gilardino is under pressure after a poor run of form.
- Davide Ballardini is reportedly waiting in the wings to take over as Genoa coach.
- Parma are currently 12th in the standings, and they will be looking to close the gap on the top six.
- The match between Genoa and Parma is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 CET on Saturday, February 11.