GENOA NEWS

Albert Gronbaek - Probable for Inter meeting Gronbaek (thigh) rejoined his teammates in practice Friday, Genoa relayed.

Impact Gronbaek has shaken off an ailment and is on track to be an option versus Inter, barring a late setback or a precautionary decision by the staff. He has struggled to find minutes for most of the season but has come off the bench in two of four matches before the hiccup, registering three tackles (one won) and two clearances.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Good to go for Inter clash Frendrup (head) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game versus Inter, Genoa announced.

Impact Frendrup was unavailable for the previous match due to a blow to the head in the final practice, but the ensuing tests have ruled out a concussion, and he has reprised training regularly Friday. He'll likely reclaim the starting job in the midfield over either Patrizio Masini or Morten Thorsby. He has recorded one or more tackles in his last five appearances, totaling 11 (seven won) and logging seven interceptions, 11 clerances and three chances created in that stretch.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Out against Inter Ostigard "won't be called up for Sunday due to a calf injury. It's not too serious, but there wasn't enough time for him to practice, and it'd be pointless to risk him," coach Albe...

Impact Ostigard was a late scratch for the previous game and will remain sidelined against Inter. Sebastian Otoa will likely draw another start, unless the gaffer decides to change the scheme and deploy an extra attacker.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Assists as substitute Ekuban assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Ekuban was subbed on for just 26 minutes and registered his first assist, setting up the winning goal. The forward has started only once this season and made 11 appearances off the bench, but despite limited minutes he has attempted 11 shots and created seven chances, totaling one goal and one assist.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - First league goal Norton-Cuffy scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 2-1 win against Udinese.

Impact Norton-Cuffy scored a late winner from a season-high two shots to secure the victory. He has been an undisputed starter when available, totaling four shots, eight chances created and 41 crosses attempted , with at least one delivered in every game except one.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Converts from spot Malinovskyi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win versus Udinese.

Impact Malinovskyi opened the scoring with a first-half penalty, marking his second league goal, and was fouled four times, the most this season. He has started every game since the first two games when available, contributing 21 shots and creating 14 chances that led to one assist.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Five saves in win Leali made five saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win against Udinese.

Impact Leali contributed five saves in the victory, though he conceded for the seventh consecutive appearance. He has surrendered 12 goals and made 22 saves over that run, with both clean sheets coming at home. He now prepares for a challenging matchup against Inter Milan on Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Unused versus Udinese Cornet (thigh) wasn't fielded during Monday's 2-1 loss to Udinese.

Impact Cornet stayed on the bench after recovering from a thigh issue that cost him the past two tilts. He'll look to challenge Vitinha and Lorenzo Colombo, who have found some rhythm, but he'll also have to vie for minutes with Jeff Ekhator, Caleb Ekuban and Valentin Carboni.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan back on top of Serie A thanks to Christian Pulisic double

AC Milan has returned to the top of Serie A

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Morten Frendrup - Late scratch for Udinese bout Frendrup (undisclosed) won't play Monday versus Udinese.

Impact Frendrup picked up a late physical problem and didn't make the game-day squad list despite traveling with the rest of the team. He'll need to be assessed before Sunday's home contest versus Inter. Patrizio Masini is getting the nod in relief, while Nicolae Stanciu, Junior Messias and Mikael Egill Ellertsson will be the top deputies in the midfield.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Ruled out late for Udinese match Ostigard won't be available Monday due to a muscular problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Ostigard made the trip but didn't feel comfortable enough to play and will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday's home game versus Inter. Sebastian Otoa is taking his place in the middle of the defense.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Selected for Udinese bout Cornet (thigh) has been included in Genoa's squad list to face Udinese on Monday.

Impact Cornet has shaken off his third injury of the season and is returning after a two-game absence. He has been able to play just thrice so far, notching three shots (two on target), three chances created and six crosses (one accurate). He'll be an extra alternative up front but has to compete with several other attackers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gronbaek - Nursing minor injury Gronbaek "is training on his own because of a muscular issue," coach Daniele De Rossi announced.

Impact Gronbaek sat out a midweek Coppa Italia tilt and hasn't recovered afterward, although his injury isn't severe. He has come off the bench in two of the last four rounds. Morten Thorsby, Patrizio Masini and Mikael Egill Ellertsson will pick up the slack.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Available midweek Messias (thigh) was an unused sub in Wednesday's Coppa Italia tilt against Atalanta.

Impact Messias recovered from his latest muscular injury and was good to go after skipping the past two Serie A fixtures. He has played just thrice off the bench for a total of 95 minutes so far, recording two off-target shots, one inaccurate cross and two tackles. He'll be an extra option in multiple midfield roles.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli triumphs in penalty shootout to reach Italian Cup quarterfinals; Inter also advances

Napoli has advanced to the Italian Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against Cagliari

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Aaron Martin - Produces in Verona contest Martin created five scoring chances and recorded four tackles (two won), nine crosses (five accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Martin terrorized the opposing defence with a heap of precise set pieces and crosses, leading his team in multiple offensive categories, but his teammates didn't exploit his feeds. He has reclaimed a massive role in the last five games after being benched for three rounds, recording one goal, two assists, 23 chances created and 45 crosses (23 accurate) over that span.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Swings in three crosses against Verona Malinovskyi registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Malinovskyi did a little bit of everything in the final third but wasn't involved in his side's goals. He has taken at least one shot in six consecutive appearances, accumulating 13 (three accurate), scoring once and adding nine key passes, eight crosses (five accurate) and four corners.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Onana - DNP in Verona bout Onana (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Onana returned after two matches but didn't get minutes, as has been the case in most matches so far, since he has made just one 12-minute-long cameo. He'll continue backing up Ruslan Malinovskyi, Morten Frendrup and Morten Thorsby, fighting for playing time with fellow backups Patrizio Masini, Nicolae Stanciu and Albert Gronbaek.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Clears disqualification Norton-Cuffy completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Genoa.

Impact Norton-Cuffy will return against Udinese next Monday and most likely reclaim the starting job over Mikael Egill Ellertsson on the right flank, although his teammate can also play in other roles. He has launched multiple crosses in his last five showings, totaling 25 (six accurate) and posting three shots (one on target), five key passes and eight tackles (six won).

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Sets up teammate in Verona game Vitinha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Verona.

Impact Vitinha had a pedestrian output but contributed to the win by interplaying with Lorenzo Colombo on Genoa's first goal. It's his first assist of the season. He's rounding into form thanks to an uptick in minutes following a coaching chance. He has taken at least one shot in five straight displays, accumulating eight (four on target) and logging four scoring chances, 13 crosses (two accurate), with one goal.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Provides assist against Verona Ellertsson assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Ellertsson filled in for Brooke Norton-Cuffy (suspension) on the right wing and picked out Morten Thorsby with a quality delivery from the wing, finding his maiden assist. The starter will return in the next game, but Ellertsson could remain involved thanks to his versatility. He set a new season high in shots and clearances in this one. He has notched four attempts (one on target), five crosses (two accurate), three tackles (two won) and two chances created in his last five appearances (three starts).

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Hits the net against Verona Colombo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Colombo didn't have much volume but capitalized on his lone effort, putting it past the goalie with a technical finish from the middle of the box. It's his second goal in the past three matches following a very quiet start. He has notched at least one shot in the last four tilts, piling up 11 (five on target), adding one assist, three key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) over that span.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Strikes in Verona fixture Thorsby scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Thorsby made the stat sheet for the second consecutive game thanks to a close-range header. He notched a new season high in attempts and tackles in this one. He has started in four consecutive rounds and has created a scoring chance in each, adding one goal, one assist, five shots (one on target) and three crosses (two accurate).

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Beaten once in Verona game Leali had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Leali conceded on an early tap-in by Rafik Belghali after being forced into a difficult save and then turned away multiple shots on target, registering his highest number of saves since late October. He has made 12 in the last five matches and has surrendered nine goals, with three clearances and no clean sheets. Up next, Genoa will face Udinese away next Monday.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE