The 2010-11 campaign for Genoa was a season of significant turbulence and transition, with The Griffins securing a mid-table 10th-place finish in Serie A. The year was defined by the mid-season sacking of manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who was replaced by Davide Ballardini in November. Leading the charge on the pitch was striker Antonio Floro Flores, whose 10 goals proved vital in a year marked by upheaval but ultimately stabilized to confirm their top-flight status.