Former Lazio midfielder Fabio Liverani has been named new coach of Genoa.

Liverani will be taking up his first professional post as a manager and president Enrico Preziosi believes he has selected the right man for the job.

"Liverani will be the Genoa coach," he revealed to Telenord.

"I have chosen him and I am sure of his capabilities. He has not yet signed, but it's up to him."