Genoa Team News Page 16 - Soccer

Kevin Strootman - Strong on both ends in Lecce game Strootman won four of five tackles and five duels and had two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Strootman anchored the midfield due to a pair of suspensions and looked the part. He hasn't always been a regular when they are whole. He has started in three of his last five appearances, notching four chances created, eight tackles (five won), and four crosses (two accurate).

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Creates five chances against Lecce Gudmundsson generated two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), five key passes, and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Gurdmundsson led his team in chances created and crosses as routinely happens and, while he didn't pick up a point, he massively contributed to the first goal with a majestic free kick, which bounced off the crossbar and just across the goal line before being tucked in by Mateo Retegui. He has recorded two goals, four assists, 12 shots (eight on target), and 22 chances created in the last seven fixtures. Genoa will visit Empoli on Saturday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Leads team in attempts versus Lecce Malinovskyi had six shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one interception, and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact Malinovskyi fired off at will from downtown but couldn't hit the target in any of his efforts. He hasn't contributed to a goal in seven straight fixtures, also because of a more defensive role. He has logged 13 shots (four on target), four key passes, and six crosses (two accurate) in such a stretch. Genoa will visit Empoli on Saturday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Scores against Lecce Ekuban drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Lecce.

Impact Ekuban came off the bench at half-time to provide more punch and found the game-winner with an acrobatic finish from the middle of the box for his second goal of the season. He has tallied two goals, one assist, six shots (five on target), and six chances created in his last five appearances. He might no longer be a regular starter with Mateo Retegui back to full health, but he will remain in the mix while Junior Messias (thigh) is ailing.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Franz Stolz - Joins Genoa Stolz has agreed to a contract until 2027 upon transferring from St. Polten to Genoa, the team announced.

Impact Stolz played in the second division in Austria in the last few seasons. He'll be the third or fourth-stringer unless Genoa part ways with one of their current backups.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bohinen - Available against Lecce Bohinen (thigh) will be selected for Sunday's clash with Lecce, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Bohinen has recovered more quickly than anticipated and will come in handy considering Milan Badelj and Morten Frendrup's suspensions. He appeared 12 times (seven starts) with Salernitana before the transfer, recording eight tackles, 14 interceptions, and five clearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Good to go for Lecce game Sabelli (thigh) "will be on the bench versus Lecce on Sunday," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Sabelli has shaken off an ailment that sidelined him last week but won't be back in the XI right away. Koni de Winter and Djed Spence could play on the wings in this one. He has logged nine tackles (four won), five interceptions, and four clearances in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Cittadini - Transfers to Genoa Cittadini has left Monza to join Genoa on loan from Atalanta, the team announced.

Impact Cittadini barely got any playing time at Monza, logging just 14 minutes. He'll be in the mix to replace Radu Dragusin along with Alessandro Voglaccio and Johan Vasquez. He had shown flashes of talent in Serie B prior to this campaign.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Morten Thorsby - Wins one tackle in Salernitana match Thorsby (calf) had one interception, won one of one tackle, drew one foul, and committed two in 19 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Thorsby got some run off the bench but didn't fill it up. He might get the against Lecce at home Sunday due to Morten Frendrup and Milan Badelj's suspensions. He has logged three tackles (two won), three crosses (one accurate), and two key passes in his last five showings.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Plays little in Salernitana tilt Ekuban (thigh) had two touches in three minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Ekuban shook off an ailment quickly but didn't get many minutes. He'll be the top deputy offensively following Junior Messias' thigh injury. He has registered one goal, one assist, four shots (three on target), and four key passes in his last five showings.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Nursing thigh problem Sabelli sat out the last game due to a minor thigh strain and will try to recover for Sunday's home game versus Lecce, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Sabelli will attempt to heal up quickly to help out his team, which is severely depleted by suspensions and injuries. If he doesn't manage, Djed Spence or Koni De Winter would handle the right flank.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Picks up hip issue Martin could be sidelined for a couple of weeks due to a strain of the external obturator muscle, Ansa informed.

Impact Martin already missed the previous game because of the injury and might skip a couple more. With Ridgeciano Haps (knee) and Junior Messias (thigh) also on the mend, Johan Vasquez, Alan Matturro, and Djed Spence are the remaining options for the left wing.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Suffers knee injury Haps will miss about a month due to an MCL sprain in his left knee, Ansa relayed.

Impact Haps got hurt in training and will miss multiple matches. He hadn't played much as of late, but other potential options on the left, Junior Messias and Aaron Martin, just went down due to thigh injuries. Johan Vasquez and Djed Spence are the next men up.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Will sit multiple fixtures Messias suffered a traumatic lesion of the right adductor and will be out for about a month, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Messias picked up a muscle strain as the result of a contusion and will be back in late February at the earliest. He has played just nine times this season due to multiple injuries, starting in five games. Kevin Strootman, Morten Thorsby, and Djed Spence will fill in since he has starred in several roles.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Koni De Winter - Eligible for Lecce game De Winter completed a one-game disqualification in Sudnay's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact De Winter will most likely be back in the XI against Lecce on Sunday, either replacing Alessandro Vogliacco or playing along with him since Genoa are dealing with a few injury concerns. He has registered nine tackles (five won), four interceptions, and 13 clearances in his last five showings, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Picks up fifth yellow Frendrup was given a yellow card in the 29th minute of Sunday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana, his fifth of the season which results in a one-match suspension.

Impact Frendrup picked up his fifth yellow card Sunday and will be suspended for next Sunday's match versus Lecce. He had a solid match outside of the booking as he made a season-high four clearances and added three interceptions and two tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Picks up fifth yellow Sunday Badelj assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute...

Impact Badelj picked up his fifth yellow card Sunday which will knock him out of next Sunday's match with Lecce. Outside of that he had a nice performance at Salernitana as he recorded his second assist of the season setting upMateo Retegui's goal in the 13th minute which tied the match at 1-1. He created two chances in the match, just his second match this season with multiple. He had a solid day defensively too as he won one tackle, intercepted three passes and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Scores winner Sunday Gudmundsson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-1 win against Salernitana.

Impact Gudmundsson scored the match-winning goal Sunday, a penalty in the 58th minute which took the 2-1 lead. It marked his 11th goal contribution of the season (nine goals), six of which have come in his last six matches.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes once in win Josep Martinez registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Martinez had a relatively easy day Sunday as he faced just two shots on target, conceding one goal. He also picked up a yellow card late in the match, his second booking of the season. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty next Sunday versus Lecce, a side which has scored 20 goals in 20 league matches this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Stefano Sabelli - Will miss Salernitana game Sabelli didn't make Genoa's squad list to face Salernitana on Sunday.

Impact Sabelli picked up an injury in training and won't be an option like a few teammates in the same role. Djed Spence is poised to make his debut considering the lack of alternatives.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Unavailable versus Salernitana Martin hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Salernitana.

Impact Martin was said to be in doubt and will indeed miss out. Ridgeciano Haps and Alan Matturro are also missing due to undisclosed injuries, so newcomer Djed Spence and Morten Frendrup should play on the wings.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Ruled out on Sunday Messias hasn't been selected for Sunday's match versus Salerntina.

Impact Messias got hurt late in the week and will sit out at least one game pending further exams. Morten Frendrup and Kevin Strootman are set to benefit from his absence.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Late call for Salernitana tilt Martin was a limited participant in training on Saturday, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Martin picked up an undisclosed injury and will likely fall out of the XI, if not miss the game altogether, as the gaffer heavily suggested that newcomer Djed Spence would get the start in this one.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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