CALEB EKUBAN NEWS

Takes two shots versus Monza Ekuban (thigh) had three touches and twos in 13 minutes in Monday's 2-0 win over Monza.

Impact Ekuban was relatively active given his limited minutes. He'll deputize Andrea Pinamonti and serve as an offensive-minded option on the wings if he avoids further physical problems. He has scored once and tallied six shots (three on target) and one key pass in his last three displays (zero starts).

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bench addition Monday Ekuban (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Monza.

Impact Ekuban has made his way back from a thigh injury, finding a spot on the bench as they face Monza. He has spent most of the season injured and will hope to see a decent role now that he is fit, starting in two of his six appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monza meeting Ekuban (thigh) has steadily ramped up in practice ahead of Monday's game versus Monza, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ekuban has good chances to return after skipping three contests due to his second injury in short order. He has played just twice in recent months since he has been unable to stay healthy. He has featured six times (two starts) in the season, scoring once and adding 10 shots (four on target), three chances created and one cross (zero accurate).

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another physical problem Ekuban sustained a biceps femoris lesion during his cameo versus Empoli and will be sidelined for at least a pair of matches, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ekuban scored his first goal of the season and didn't sub off despite getting hurt in such a game. He had just returned from a lengthy absence for a similar reason, appearing twice from the bench. Andrea Pinamonti, Vitinha, Mario Balotelli and Jeff Ekhtaor will soak up his minutes.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Empoli Ekuban scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target) and one chance created in 27 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Ekuban had an impactful cameo in his second match back from an injury, beating a defender to the punch to tuck home a square ball from inside the six-yard box. It's his first goal of the season. He might challenge Vitinha and Andrea Pinamonti if he keeps it up.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot versus Napoli Ekuban (thigh) had one shot and four passes and committed one foul in 20 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Ekuban was subbed in midway through the second half after missing extended time with a thigh problem and didn't impact the game. He'll compete with Vitinha, Andrea Pinamonti, Alessandro Zanoli and Fabio Miretti from here on out since he can star in multiple offensive roles.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Napoli Ekuban (thigh) "has worked regularly all week and will be part of the group Saturday," coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Ekuban is good to go after missing 11 matches with consecutive injuries and will be an option in multiple offensive roles, but the gaffer has been consistent with his selection lately and slow in integrating players returning from injury. He had appeared four times before getting hurt, notching six shots (one on target), two key passes and one cross (zero accurate).

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not too close from coming back Ekuban (thigh) "will miss two or three more games," coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Ekuban has entered the final stages of his rehab from a thigh strain, but he's a couple of weeks again from being a full-go. Vitinha returned last week to help out Andrea Pinamonti and Mario Balotelli up front.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to remain sidelined Ekuban (thigh) was unable to ramp up in training, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Ekuban has been out since late September due to multiple muscular injuries and isn't ready yet. Instead, Vitinha (thigh), Junior Messias (calf) and David Ankeye (ankle) are closer to recovering.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip more fixtures Ekuban (thigh) "suffered a new muscular injury in training as he was about to return," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Ekuban sat out the last three matches and will have to miss a few more due to the setback. With Vitinha (thigh) and Junior Messias (calf) also hurt, Andrea Pinamonti, Jeff Ekathor and David Ankeye will continue to play up front.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Bologna fixture Ekuban (thigh) "is out for Sunday, but there could be positive news next week," coach Alberto GIlardino announced.

Impact Ekuban will remain on the mend through the break, skipping his third straight game, but he's not far off from coming back. Since Vitinha (thigh) is also hurting, either David Ankeye or Jeff Ekhator will join Andrea Pinamonti up front.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out at least two matches Ekuban was diagnosed with a thigh strain and will attempt to return after the next break, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Ekuban will be on the mend for about 20 days, and the break could help him contain the damage. Genoa will lean on Andrea Pinamonti, Vitinha and David Ankeye up front versus Juventus and Atalanta.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Ekuban was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Venezia with a thigh injury.

Impact Ekuban left in the 79th minute following a sprint which left him hobbled. Jeff Ekhator replaced Ekuban for the remainder of the match with Ekuban's status for next week's match against Juventus in doubt.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots versus Roma Ekuban had five shots (one on goal), one clearance and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Ekuban got the call over Vitinha for the first time of the season and paced his side in attempts but lacked aim in the box. He has recorded six shots (one on target), one ey pass and one cross (zero accurate) in three fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance versus Monza Ekuban (thigh) had one off-target shot and one key pass and drew one foul in 22 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.

Impact Ekuban came off the bench in the second half after shaking off a minor injury. He's currently the third option behind Andrea Pinamonti and Vitinha up front, and that won't change throughout the season unless Genoa add more weapons.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Monza Ekuban (thigh) "re-joined the group this week and will be an option for the Monza fixture," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Ekuban will return after missing a few weeks and the opener and will be an extra option up front behind Andrea Pinamonti, Junior Messias and Vitinha. He'll likely be eased into action. He had a rotational role last season, appearing 29 times (10 starts) and tallying four goals, one assist, 27 shots (12 on target) and 16 key passes.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Inter clash Ekuban (thigh) won't be called up for Saturday's game versus Inter, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Ekuban has been dealing with a thigh strain and won't be an option for the opener. Genoa are down to Junior Messias, Vitinha and Seydou Fini up front since Albert Gudmundsson is Fiorentina-bound.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Ekuban will be sidelined for about three weeks due to a thigh strain, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ekuban got hurt in a friendly and will be a close call for the opener on August 17. He's currently one of the top deputies up front behind Mateo Retegui and Albert Gudmundsson.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Ekuban scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Ekuban was back in the starting XI Sunday after going unused in the club's last match, doing pretty well in his 87 minutes of play after scoring a goal in the 48th minute. This was his fourth goal of the season, now having two goals in his past four appearances. He will hope to continue in a starting role, as he has started in four of the club's past five games after only starting five times the rest of the season.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Ekuban had three shots (one on target) during Friday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Ekuban made his third consecutive start and once again was very active up front, being part of some very dangerous plays. After being mostly a reserve this season, the forward benefited from some injuries on Genoa's offensive line and played well in every opportunity he's had to play from the opening whistle since.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One on goal effort in draw Ekuban generated three shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ekuban only managed one on goal effort Monday. He was subbed after 61 minutes as manager, Alberto Gilardino, brought on Mateo Retegui to try and add some fresh attacking impetus. The Ghanaian striker found the net in Genoa's last game but it was seven appearances prior to that since his last goal. He is not a regular starter but is used in most games from the bench.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return to startig lineup Ekuban scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact In what marked his first game back from a two-match absence, Ekuban earned a spot in the starting lineup for the first time since early January. He made the most of the opportunity by netting his first goal in his last seven appearances. This also marked the first time he accounted for at least two chances created in that same span.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Verona Ekuban (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Ekuban returns after missing Genoa's past two matches through injury. The attacker makes his first start since January with each of his last eight appearances coming from the bench.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Verona Ekuban (undisclosed) returned to full training on Thursday and is poised to be an option against Verona on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Ekuban has healed up after missing two games and will contribute to replacing Mateo Retegui (suspension) along with David Ankeye, while Vitinha (undisclosed) is still in doubt. He had come off the bench in eight consecutive matches before the muscular problem, scoring once and adding three shots (all on target), four key passes and one inaccurate cross.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't come back versus Frosinone Ekuban (undisclosed) won't be available against Frosinone on Saturday, Il Secolo XIX informed.

Impact Ekuban hasn't been able to ramp up in training in the last few days and will remain sidelined through the break. Genoa might be particularly thin up front behind Mateo Retegui and Albert Gudmundsson as Vitinha is banged up as well.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE