2008–09 season | |
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Chairman | Enrico Preziosi |
Manager | Gian Piero Gasperini |
Serie A | 5th |
Coppa Italia | Round of 16 |
Top goalscorer | League: Diego Milito (24) All: Diego Milito (26) |
Genoa C.F.C. enjoyed its best season in recent history and finished fifth in Serie A. Topscorer Diego Milito hit the back of the net 24 times, and earned a move to Inter prior to the 2009-10 season. The ex-player and 29-year-old Argentinian Milito, arrived from relegated Spanish side Real Zaragoza, and the returnee performed his best season yet. Thanks to his goals and Thiago Motta's midfield display, Genoa finished in the top 5, and nearly pipped Fiorentina to the final Champions League spot. Motta was also sold to Inter in the summer, which left a huge fold in the Genoa squad.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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3 | Milan | 38 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 70 | 35 | +35 | 74 [a] | Qualification to Champions League group stage |
4 | Fiorentina | 38 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 53 | 38 | +15 | 68 [b] | Qualification to Champions League play-off round |
5 | Genoa | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 68 [b] | Qualification to Europa League play-off round [c] |
6 | Roma | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 64 | 61 | +3 | 63 | Qualification to Europa League third qualifying round |
7 | Udinese | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 61 | 50 | +11 | 58 |