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Torino sacks Baroni, hires D’Aversa as new coach

Torino has sacked Marco Baroni following a 3-0 defeat to Genoa and named former Serie A midfielder Roberto D’Aversa as head coach.

Torino dismissed coach Marco Baroni following a 3-0 loss to Genoa, the club's fourth consecutive winless match across all competitions. The 15th‑placed side had to play the second half with ten men.

The club appointed 50‑year‑old Roberto D’Aversa, who previously managed Empoli, Lecce, Sampdoria, Parma and Virtus Lanciano, on a contract until June 30.