Genoa Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Vítor Carvalho - Probable for Cagliari match Vitinha (undisclosed) returned to full training on Wednesday, coach Alberto Gilardino stated: "He can't play 90 minutes, but it'll be good to have him on the bench,"

Impact Vitinha is on track to return in Monday's home game versus Cagliari after missing a month due to an unspecified muscular injury. He'll back up Mateo Retegui and Caleb Ekuban at first. He has scored once and added seven shots (two on target), two key passes and six crosses (two accurate) in his last six appearances (one start).

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes one in loss Martinez made zero saves and conceded one goal during Friday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Martinez didn't face any shot until the 67th minute but then got beaten by Luis Alberto's one-timer off a pass from the right for what proved to be a game-winner for the opposition. Despite having this off game here, the goalkeeper still has some recent numbers that would make most Serie A goalkeepers proud, not allowing multiple goals in any of the last five matches while making eight saves during the same stretch.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Takes four shots in loss Retegui had four shots (one on target), created one chance and drew two fouls during Friday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Retegui returned to the starting XI and was by far his team's most dangerous player up front. pacing them in shots attempted. However, accuracy wasn't there for the striker as he missed two huge chances that could've dramatically altered the story of the match. Retegui is now under a six-game scoreless streak, but his overall performance here suggests it won't last much longer.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

GENOA-LAZIO 0-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Luis Alberto secures win for Lazio | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 19 • YOUTUBE

Mattia Bani - Out versus Lazio Bani will be unavailable Friday against Lazio, coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.

Impact Bani hasn't completed the tests yet, and he might be forced to sit more fixtures. Alessandro Vogliacco will likely replace him in the back, while Giorgio Cittadini will be the top defensive deputy.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Absent versus Lazio Messias (thigh) won't be an option against Lazio on Friday, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Messias is still undergoing evaluations, and the problem might not be too serious, but he had only a handful of days to recover. The gaffer could opt to go with Caleb Ekuban and Mateo Retegui together up front, with Albert Gudmundsson in the midfield, or opt for a sturdier formation, deploying Kevin Strootman or Morten Thorsby.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Strong defensive performance in draw Badelj had three tackles (one won) and three clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Badelj put in a steady defensive performance Monday but was disappointing in his contributions to midfield plays and attacks. He was subbed after 80 minutes. The team captain usually puts in a high work rate all over the field but it has been nine games since his last assist.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Penalty strike in draw Gudmundsson scored one goal to go with one shot (on goal), three crosses (none accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Gudmundsson was not effective Monday. He had no shots on target from open play and only took 36 touches, but he made a material contribution to the game by slotting home a strike from the penalty spot. The Icelandic international has been in strong form recently, he has scored in each of Genoa's last three Serie A games and bagged four from two international matches prior to that.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes one in draw Martinez recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Martinez conceded one of the three shots he faced on goal Monday, but he was under constant pressure as Fiorentina controlled much of the ball possession and attacking football. It has been four games since his last clean sheet but he has a chance to improve that in Genoa's next game at home to Lazio. They have not scored in two of their last three Serie A matches.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mateo Retegui - Quiet as sub versus Fiorentina Retegui (ankle) had four touches and two clearances and committed two fouls in 29 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Retegui was managed due to a small ankle injury and didn't leave his mark, whiffing on a good ball in the box late in the game. He hasn't scored in five displays, where he has posted 11 shots (two on target), one key pass and four crosses (zero accurate). He'll replace or play next to Caleb Ekuban versus Lazio on Friday as Junior Messias bowed out early in this one.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Leaves Fiorentina game late Bani had seven clearances, one tackle (zero won) and one interception before limping off at the 89th minute of Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina due to an injury, coach Alberto Gil...

Impact Bani had a solid display but left his team with ten men since they had already used up their subs. He's headed for some tests but won't have much time to recover since Genoa will face Lazio on Friday. Alessandro Vogliacco would take his place if needed.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

FIORENTINA-GENOA 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | La Viola and the Grifone share the spoils | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 15 • YOUTUBE

Fiorentina fights back to draw with Genoa and Atalanta concedes draw at Verona

Fiorentina has mounted a second half comeback to draw with Genoa 1-1 at home in a Serie A game marked by VAR decisions against both teams

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Junior Messias - Limps off against Fiorentina Messias had three shots (one on target), drew one foul, and won two duels in 45 minutes before leaving Monday's clash with Fiorentina due to an apparent muscular injury, Gianluca D...

Impact Messias had a lively first half while playing as a striker and had a few chances to score but couldn't cash in and seemingly got hurt during a sprint that eventually led to a PK. He was replaced by Morten Thorsby. Kevin Strootman could also enjoy an uptick in minutes if he misses time, at least until Vitinha and Ruslan Malinovskyi (thigh) return from their respective injuries. Genoa will have a short turnaround since they'll host Lazio on Monday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Well-rounded effort in victory Frendrup registered two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Frendrup tied his season high with two shots in the match, but it remains that he has failed to hit the target once in all six matches where he has fired two shots this season. On the plus side, he continues to stand out defensively, winning at least one tackle for the fourth consecutive game. He also racked up a new season high of four interceptions in the victory.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Nets one in victory Gudmundsson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Gudmundsson scored for a second consecutive game and the third time in the last four outings. He is also up to a total of eight shots, with four shots on goal in that span. Additionally, he continued to provide a number of scoring chances for his squad, accounting for at least three chances created in a match for the sixth time in the last 10 outings, now up to a total of 26 chances created over that span.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes one in win Martinez had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Verona.

Impact Martinez registed at least two saves for a fifth consecutive game and is now up to 11 saves, compared to seven goals against over that span. Up next for Genoa is an encounter with Fiorentina on Monday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Unused versus Verona Martin (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Martin was available after a three-game absence, but the coach leaned on the healthier Ridgeciano Haps and Djed Spence. He'll attempt to recapture the regular role he had before the injury in the coming matches.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

VERONA-GENOA 1-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Gudmundsson grabs away win for the Grifone | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE

Caleb Ekuban - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Makes bench Sunday Martin (thigh) is in the squad for Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Martin returns as expected from a thigh injury which has kept him out of Genoa's last three matches. The wing-back had started three straight prior to the injury, but will be eased back into action from the bench.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Ruled out for Verona fixture Vitinha (undisclosed) "is injured, and we hope he'll be able to recover sooner than anticipated," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Vitinha will sit the second game in a row and likely be sidelined a while longer considering the boss' words. He's reportedly nursing some tendonitis, which tends to linger, but it's unclear where. Without him and Mateo Retegui (suspension/ankle), Genoa will lean on Albert Gudmundsson, Junior Messias, Caleb Ekuban (undisclosed) and David Ankeye.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Fiorentina fights back to draw with Genoa and Atalanta concedes draw at Verona