On November 7, the Serie A team Genoa officially announced that Shevchenko will become the team's head coach. Shevchenko's contract was signed on June 30, 2024.
Entering Genoa is the first time Shevchenko has coached a club in his career. Prior to this, Shevchenko's coaching career has been focused on the Ukrainian national team. From 2016 to 2021, Shevchenko coached in the Ukrainian national team, with a record of 25 wins, 13 draws and 14 losses. In this summer's European Cup, Shevchenko led the Ukrainian team to the quarterfinals.
cab reported that Shevchenko's task this season is to lead Genoa to relegation. After 12 rounds in Serie A, Genoa and Sampo had 9 points. Genoa had more than 3 goal difference, so ranked 17th temporarily out of the relegation zone, while Sampdoria ranked 18th and fell into the relegation zone.
The most glorious moment of Shevchenko's player career was spent in AC Milan. In 1999-2006, Shevchenko played for AC Milan for the first time, with the team won 1 Serie A crown, Coppa Italia 1 crown, Italian Super Cup 1 crown, Champions League 1 crown and UEFA Super Cup 1 crown. In 296 games, Shevchenko scored 173 goals for the Rossoneri. In the 08/09 season, Shevchenko played for AC Milan for the second time, but only scored 2 goals in 26 appearances.
The next main scene against AS Roma will be Shevchenko's first coaching show in Genoa. Shevchenko and Mourinho have cooperated at Chelsea, and now they have become opponents from coaches and players.
After entering Genoa, Shevchenko will soon face AC Milan as an opponent. After the national team game day, Genoa will face Roma and Udinese in a row. On December 2, Genoa will play against AC Milan at home, when Sheva will play against his former club.
Genoa is currently the club with the most history in Serie A and is already 128 years old. They are the first national champions, have won 9 top league titles, and they are also the absolute hegemons of the early Apennine football. However, the last time they aspired to the top league was in 1924.
At present, Genoa has 12 rounds with 1 win, 6 draws and 5 losses with 9 points, temporarily ranking 16th in Serie A.