Patrick Vieira hired as Genoa coach with potential implications for Mario Balotelli
Genoa has confirmed Patrick Vieira as its new coach1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GENOA 2-4-6 · 17TH IN SERIE A
2-4-6 · 17TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Cagliari (H) · Sun 11:30AM
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Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Expected back for Cagliari match Norton-Cuffy (thigh) reprised practicing fully Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.
Impact Norton-Cuffy has shaken off a thigh problem that sidelined for the past three matches and will be an option against Cagliari, provided he doesn't experience any setbacks. He has featured thrice as a sub after recovering from an early foot injury, recording two shots (one on target), one key pass and one interception in 99 total minutes. He'll be an extra option on both wings.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Bani - Returns to full training Bani (thigh) resumed working regularly with the rest of the group Friday, La Repubblica reported.
Impact Bani has sat out the last five matches due to a supposedly minor thigh problem. He'll have over a week to work on his conditioning, which could allow him to get the nod in the next fixture versus Cagliari. Alessandro Vogliacco and Alan Matturro have filled in while he and Koni de Winter (thigh) were missing. He's one of the apical options when available. He has started five times so far, notching two tackles, eight interceptions, 12 clearances and two blocks, with no clean sheets.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Johan Vasquez - Dealing with thigh injury Vasquez is skipping international duties due to a slight thigh lesion, Il Secolo XIXrelayed.
Impact Vasquez suffered the injury in the most recent game and will undergo treatment throughout the international stoppage. He'll be a close call for the Cagliari game, but the team is holding out for his availability.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Martin - Seven crosses in draw Martin generated seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Como. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.
Impact Martin led the Genoa attack Thursday with seven crosses (one accurate) and created one chance. However, he was removed at the half in favor of Fabio Miretti. Martin has appeared and started in 11 of Genoa's first 12 fixtures. In those 11 appearances, he has played the full 90 minutes on eight occasions.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Pinamonti - Assists late goal Pinamonti assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Como.
Impact Pinamonti flicked on the ball from a counter kick that setup the late Genoa equalizer and earned them a share of the spoils Thursday in their 1-1 draw with Como. Over his last five appearances (five starts), the forward has attempted 17 shots (seven on goal), created four chances, scored three time and provided the aforementioned assist.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Vogliacco - Scores late equalizer Vogliacco scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Como. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st m...
Impact Vogliacco volleyed home from close range in second half stoppage time to level the match at 1-1 and earn Genoa a point from their draw with Como. The shot was his only of the day and netted his second goal of the campaign. The defender also contributed three interceptions to the defensive effort. Vogliacco has started in four successive fixtures. Over that span he's made four tackles (one won), three interceptions, six clearances and five blocks.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Leali - Seven saves in draw Leali registered seven saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Como.
Impact Leali stood on his head Thursday and produced seven saves from eight shots on target, conceding once early in the first half. The seven saves ere a season-high for the veteran Italian keeper. Leali has started five successive fixtures while first-choice keeper Pierluigi Gollini recovers from hip surgery. Over those five appearances, Leali has made 17 saves, seven clearances, recorded a clean sheet and allowed seven goals. He is likely to remain in net for Genoa's Nov. 24 fixtures versus Cagliari who have scored just nine goals over their first 11 matches.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Paz delivers assist and Mario Balotelli is booked again as Como draws 1-1 with Genoa in Serie A
Argentina’s 20-year-old midfielder Nico Paz showed off his talent by providing an expert assist in Como’s 1-1 draw at Genoa in Serie ANOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mario Balotelli - Logs four minutes versus Parma Balotelli had one inaccurate cross, committed one foul and was booked in four minutes in Monday's 1-0 win over Parma.
Impact Balotelli didn't play much in his debut with Genoa but still found a way to get a yellow card. He could quickly unseat youngster Jeff Ekhator if he proves to be in good enough shape, while he'll have to compete also with Vitinha (thigh) and Junior Messias (calf) after the break.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Johan Vasquez - Registers six clearances Vasquez generated one tackle (one won), six clearances and three interceptions in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
Impact Vasquez started and played the full 90 once again Monday, with the defender having done that in all but one of the club's 11 appearances this campaign. He had a solid effort in the defense as he led his team to a clean sheet against Parma, notching one tackle won, three interceptions and six clearances.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Martin - Leads match in crosses Martin had one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (six accurate) and five corners in Monday's 1-0 victory against Parma.
Impact Martin had a busy day in the defense once again, notching one shot, five chances created and 13 crosses in the attack to go along with one interception and three tackles in the defense. This marks his second consecutive match with 13 crosses, now having gone over 10 in four of his appearances.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Jeff Ekhator - Starts again Ekhator recorded two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory over Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.
Impact Ehkator saw his second straight start Monday, earning 86 minutes in the win. However, he wasn't all that active, only notching two crosses and two shots. He has now started in two of his nine appearances, looking to be shaping out more of a role within the team.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Pinamonti - Goal on six shots Pinamonti scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 victory over Parma.
Impact Pinamonti had numerous chances at net Monday, firing in six shots in the win. One of those shots would make its way through, scoring in the 79th minute. This marks his fourth goal of the season, with his last coming two matches ago.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Leali - Quiet day leads to clean sheet Leali registered no saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 1-0 win over Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute.
Impact Leali couldn't have had an easier day in net Monday, making zero saves as he led his team to a clean sheet. This marks his first clean sheet of the season in four appearances. He will look to make it two straight when facing Como on Thursday.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Balotelli - On bench Monday Balotelli (not injury related) is on the bench for Monday's match against Parma.
Impact Balotelli is making his team sheet debut for Genoa, earning a spot on the bench Monday. There is much anticipation to see the forward receive his first minutes for the club, with him hoping they come against Parma. That said, he will look to see some time to test his legs and start shaping out a spot in the team, likely to stick to more of a rotational role.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Balotelli - Ready for potential debut Balotelli (conditioning) has been selected for Monday's clash versus Parma.
Impact Balotelli is in good enough shape to be an option about a week after joining the team as a free agent. He could get some minutes off the bench since Genoa continue to be very short-handed offensively.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Martin - Delivers 13 crosses in defeat Martin registered two shots (zero on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina.
Impact Martin led the team with 13 crosses sent in. That figure marked his second-highest total this season. Four of the crosses occurred from corner kicks. Despite the high amount, only two of those were accurate and resulted in chances created.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Leali - Concedes once in defeat Leali registered three saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Fiorentina.
Impact Leali allowed one goal while making three saves in their defeat against Fiorentina. The goal occurred in the 72ndd minute as his defense was unable to clear out a cross and he was then beaten by a short-range finish. Next, he'll face off against Parma, a team with 14 goals in 10 games.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
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