Torino dismissed coach Marco Baroni after a 3-0 loss to Genoa, marking the fourth consecutive winless match in all competitions. The club, sitting 15th in Serie A, moved quickly to secure a new leader.
Former midfielder Roberto D’Aversa was appointed as head coach, signing a contract that runs until June 30. D’Aversa brings experience from stints at Empoli, Lecce, Sampdoria, Parma and Virtus Lanciano.