Genoa Poised for Managerial Change, Sampaoli and Balotelli Rumored

Genoa are reportedly considering a managerial change in the wake of their recent struggles in Serie A. If the club suffers a defeat against Bologna in their upcoming match, current manager Alberto Gilardino could be dismissed from his position.

According to multiple reports, Jorge Sampaoli is a leading candidate to replace Gilardino at the helm of Genoa. The experienced Argentine tactician, who has previously managed clubs such as Sevilla, Marseille, and the Brazilian national team, is said to be open to the possibility of taking over the struggling Italian side.

Should Sampaoli be appointed as Genoa's new manager, he could be reunited with Mario Balotelli. The controversial Italian striker has been linked with a move to Genoa in the past, and Sampaoli has previously expressed admiration for his talent.

Balotelli is currently a free agent after leaving Adana Demirspor at the end of last season. His signing could provide a much-needed boost to Genoa's attacking options, but it remains to be seen whether the club can convince him to join.

The situation at Genoa is fluid, and the club's decision regarding their manager will likely depend on their performance against Bologna. If Gilardino is sacked, it will be interesting to see whether Sampaoli is able to take over and turn the club's fortunes around.