Genoa Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Albert Gudmundsson - Scores versus Bologna Gudmundsson scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in three inaccurate crosses and suffered two fouls during Friday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Gudmundsson found the back of the net once again, this time with a free kick that looked like a cross but ended up bouncing just in front of the goalkeeper and going in for the opening goal of the match in the 20th minute. That's now three goals and two assists over the last four starts and eight league goals in the year for the attacker, who will try to keep it up during Jan. 13 home clash against Torino.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gudmundsson's masterful free-kick | Every Angle | Bologna-Genoa | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

BOLOGNA-GENOA 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | De Silvestri last-minute hero! | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Bologna misses chance to go fourth in Serie A after late equalizer against Genoa

Bologna has missed a chance to go fourth in Serie A after needing a stoppage time goal against Genoa to draw 1-1 at home

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mattia Bani - Late scratch for Bologna game Bani will miss Friday's match versus Bologna due to a last-minute physical problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Bani was originally called up but will watch the match from the stands due to an undisclosed issue. Alessandro Voglaccio is replacing him in the middle of the defense.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Ruled out for Bologna game Strootman will miss Friday's match versus Bologna due to the flu, Genoa announced.

Impact Strootman is under the weather and will leave the midfield short-handed since Morten Thorsby is absent as well. Milan Badelj, Morten Frendrup, and Ruslan Malinovskyi are the frontrunners to start, with Berkan Kutlu and Pablo Galdames as the deputies.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Picks up calf injury Thorsby will be unavailable Friday versus Bologna due to a calf problem, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Thorsby is undergoing some tests after getting hurt in training late in the week. He's usually one of their top backups in the midfield. Kevin Strootman, Ruslan Malinovskyi, and Berkan Kutlu will absorb his limited playing time.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Radu Matei Dragusin - Scores against Inter Dragusin scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Dragusin was one of the heroes for Genoa in this match, as he was impressive defensively while also scoring the equalizer with a thumping header. Dragusin, who has been linked with a move away from the club in January, should continue to start and rack up decent defensive stats on a game-to-game basis.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes once in draw Josep Martinez registered five saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact On the surface, securing a draw against Inter Milan was a good outcome for Martinez, as he held the title contenders to just one goal. However, it was a match where Inter didn't look threatening upfront, and where Martinez didn't have a lot of work in the first place. Martinez will aim to deliver another solid performance against Bologna on Friday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Subs in late versus Inter Messias had two touches and one inaccurate cross in 12 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Messias didn't get many minutes and was fielded as a wingback, which would limit his offensive output if it happened regularly. He might serve as a super-sub while they are whole up front and in the midfield. He has posted eight shots (zero on target), seven chances created, and 10 crosses (three accurate) in his last five games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

GENOA-INTER 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Inter pegged back by heroic Genoa | Serie A 2023/24

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | Genoa-Inter | Serie A TIM 2023/24

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Junior Messias - On bench against Inter Messias (thigh) is starting as a sub for Friday's match versus Inter.

Impact Messias is back after missing the last match with a thigh injury. He has been struggling with injuries of late, only appearing in six games all campaign.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Available versus Inter Messias (thigh) will be an option Friday against Inter, coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Messias will return quickly after sitting out the previous match due to a minor thigh issue. The gaffer has the entire roster at his disposal, so he might decide to ease him off the bench, unlike the last time he returned from injury. He posted eight off-target shots, seven chances created, and nine crosses (three accurate) in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ilic scores a worldie | Top 5 Goals by crypto.com | Round 17 | Serie A 2023/24

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Strootman - Wins one tackle in Sassuolo game Strootman (thigh) drew one foul, won one of two tackles, and had nine passes in 16 minutes in Friday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Strootman made a cameo after sitting out three weeks with a thigh strain, replacing Milan Badelj late in the game. He might have a more limited role with Genoa switching to more offensive options in the midfield, primarily Ruslan Malinovskyi, as of late. He has recorded six chances created, six crosses (three accurate), and nine tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL SERIE A | Barella scores after brilliant set-up | Goal Collection | Round 17 | Serie A 2023/24

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Subpar production against Sassuolo Malinovskyi generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Malinovskyi saw involvement across the pitch, including on a set piece, but was unable to produce much of an attacking threat. He will look to make a larger impact in his side's next game against Inter Milan.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Radu Matei Dragusin - Two-way impact in win Dragusin generated three shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Dragusin won his only tackle while making an interception along with two clearances and a block in addition to his attacking stats. He has played every minute of Genoa's season and will continue to be a lynchpin in defense for his side following the break.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Scores first goal of season Ekuban scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact A week after nabbing his first assist, Ekuban scored his opening goal of the year. Both he and strike partner Albert Gudmundsson head into the break in fantastic form and will hope to keep it rolling against Inter Milan.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Stays hot in win Gudmundsson scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and four chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Gudmundsson scored and assisted one goal each a week after scoring versus Juventus. He will look to add to his seven goals sfter the holiday break against Inter Milan.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Solid in goal Josep Martinez made two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Martinez conceded exactly one goal for the fourth game in a row and the keeper has three clean sheets in 16 matches in 2023. He will look for another shutout after the holidays against Serie A's highest scoring team in Inter Milan.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

SASSUOLO-GENOA 1-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Second-half drama in Sassuolo! | Serie A 2023/24

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kevin Strootman - On bench Friday Strootman (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Strootman is returning to play after a three-match absence due to a thigh injury, lining up on the bench for Friday's contest. The midfielder will hope to return to the starting XI soon, as he usually has held that role when healthy, but unfortunately, he has dealt with multiple injuries this season, leaving him out for six matches combined between the two injuries.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Returning in Sassuolo match Strootman (thigh) "is available for Friday's game versus Sassuolo but doesn't have 90 minutes in him," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Strootman is fit after sitting three games due to a thigh strain and will most likely be eased into action. Genoa aren't whole in the midfield sans Junior Messias, plus Ruslan Malinovskyi could play more offensively without Mateo Retegui. His return will impact especially Morten Thorsby's and Berkan Kutlu's game-time. He has tallied six chances created, six crosses (three accurate), and seven tackles in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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