The Italian has previously expressed interest in playing with a 2-7-2 formation and looks set for a busy first season in Serie A
Genoa have appointed former midfielder Thiago Motta as their new coach in his first senior role, it was announced on Tuesday.
Last week's 5-1 Serie A thrashing at the hands of Parma prompted 19th-placed Genoa to sack Aurelio Andreazzoli and turn to Motta.
Motta returns to Genoa, where the former Italy international spent the 2008-09 season as the club qualified for the Europa League.