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Torino sacks Baroni, hires D’Aversa as new coach

Torino has fired 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. The 15th‑placed side had to play the second half with ten men.

Roberto D’Aversa, 50, was appointed immediately. The former midfielder, who has managed Empoli, Lecce, Sampdoria, Parma and Virtus Lanciano, signed a contract until June 30.