Genoa Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Josep Martínez - Beaten once by Empoli Martinez made no saves and had one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper, and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Martinez was barely called into action and couldn't do anything on a bullet header by Matteo Cancellieri. He has kept two clean sheets, made eight saves, and conceded five goals in the last five matches. Genoa will visit Monza next Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Berkan Kutlu - Active off the bench versus Empoli Kutlu recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate), two key passes, and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Kutlu had his first noteworthy performance since moving to Italy, filling it up in 24 minutes off the bench as Genoa laid siege late. He'll be in contention to replace Ruslan Malinovskyi (suspension) in the next game. He has tallied five key passes, 12 crosses (five accurate), and six tackles in six appearances (zero starts).

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Vogliacco - Very busy against Empoli Vogliacco won 11 duels and two of two tackles and had six interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Vogliacco filled in for Mattia Bani for the second week in a row and had his hands full in the back and was a big presence in the opposing box on set pieces as well. His teammate might miss more games. He has logged two tackles, seven interceptions, and six clerances in four appearances (two starts).

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Swings in five crosses in Empoli tilt Vasquez created two scoring chances, had two interceptions, sent in five crosses, and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Vasquez played on the wing after several appearances as a center-back and made his presence felt with a few bursting runs. He was replaced after a nasty cut on his upper lip that shouldn't sideline him. He has tallied five key passes, five crosses (one accurate), and 11 clearances in the last five fixtures.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Wins four tackles against Empoli Frendrup won four of five tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Frendrup was busier in the passive phase and on offense considering the configuration of the Genoa midfield in this one. He has slowed down in the final third after a fast start. He has assisted once and added five shots (zero on target), four chances created, and 22 tackles in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Lively in Empoli contest Messias registered three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate), four chances created, and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Messias drew his first start of the season and, not coincidentally, had his best showing so far, as he put up numbers across the board on offense and led his team in key passes. He should have a big role while Albert Gudmundsson is out. He posted one goal, five shots (one on target), six chances created, and four crosses (two accurate) in four appearances.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Dishes assist against Empoli Badelj assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), three interceptions, and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Badelj wasn't more involved in the offense than usual but was at the right place at the right time to feed Ruslan Malinovskyi ahead of the opening goal, collecting his first point of the season. He has tallied six shots (one on target), three key passes, seven tackles, and seven interceptions in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Hits the net versus Empoli Malinovskyi scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and two corners and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Em...

Impact Malinovskui moved to the midfield to replace Kevin Strootman but still bombed away from distance at will and found his second consecutive goal with a neat strike from outside the box. However, he'll miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Morten Thorsby or Berkan Kutlu will take his place versus Monza next Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Ruled out for Empoli game Ekuban (thigh) won't be an option Sunday but be back in a matter of days, coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.

Impact Ekuban will skip his second match in a row due to thigh discomfort but return either in a midweek Coppa Italia fixture or for the next Serie A match. Genoa will have back Mateo Retegui for this one, and he could start right away. The other offensive options are Junior Messias, George Puscas, and Ruslan Malinovskyi, who can also star in the midfield.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Sidelined for Empoli game Bani (quad) is improving but won't return versus Empoli, Il Secolo XIX informed.

Impact Bani has healed up and has resumed doing some light work in training and could be back next week. Two among Alessandro Vogliacco, Koni De Winter, and Johan Vazquez will join Radu Dragusin in the back Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Diagnosed with thigh injury Strootman suffered a biceps femoris distraction in the right thigh against Frosinone and will miss about 20 days, Ansa reported.

Impact Strootman will sit out multiple fixtures with the second muscular injury of his season. Morten Thorsby and Berkan Kutlu will pick up the slack in the midfield like in the past instance.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Subs in late versus Frosinone Messias (thigh) created one scoring chance and had three passes in ten minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Messias was eased into action after his second thigh problem of the season and didn't do much. He should see more minutes against Empoli, especially in light of some major offensive absences. He has recorded one goal, two shots (one on target), and two chances created in three appearances off the bench.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Subbed out due to cramps Malinovskyi didn't suffer an injury and was replaced because of cramps, coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Malinovskyi left a little early holding his calf, but it looks like he escaped without a significant issue. He's set for a more meaningful role while Albert Gudmundsson (calf) is missing. He has scored and assisted once in the last five games, adding seven shots (two on target), four key passes, and three crosses (two accurate).

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Assists lone Genoa goal Frendrup had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and making five tackles (winning three) during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Frendrup set up Ruslan Malinovskyi in the 38th minute assisting Genoa's lone goal while leading the team with five tackles. The assist was the midfielder's first goal involvement since the opening day of October, but he continues to pile up tackles with 17 in his past four starts.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes late game winner Martinez allowed two goals while making three saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Martinez conceded a goal in each half including the game winner in the 94th minute. The keeper has now allowed 16 goals in 12 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 22.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Scores, leaves with injury Malinovskyi scored a goal, but left injured in the second half of Sunday's match against Frosinone.

Impact Malinovskyi leveled the score with a goal in the 38th minute, but was forced off in the 80th after succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Junior Messias. The extent of the attacker's injury should be determined following the match.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Off early against Frosinone Strootman (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Frosinone with an injury.

Impact Strootman was forced off just ahead of halftime after succumbing to an injury and being replaced by Morten Thorsby. The extent of Strootman's injury should be revealed post match.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Absent for Empoli tilt Ekuban (thigh) won't be an option Sunday against Empoli, coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.

Impact Ekuban isn't dealing with a major issue but hasn't practiced with regularity this week. Mateo Retegui (knee) and Albert Gudmundsson (calf) are also shelved, so Genoa are down to Ruslan Malinovskyi, Junior Messias, and George Puscas up front.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Ruled out for Frosinone game Bani (quad) won't be available against Frosinone on Sunday, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Bani was considered a long-shot to recover after getting hurt in the last game before the break. Alessandro Vogliacco or Koni de Winter will replace him in the back.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Will be back in Frosinone match Messias (thigh) has worked regularly with the group throughout the break and will be an option versus Frosinone on Sunday, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Messias has overcome his second thigh injury of the season and will likely be introduced slowly given the circumstances, but Genoa are running low on attackers since Albert Gudmundsson (calf) and Mateo Retegui (knee) are banged up as well, so he's primed to get minutes regardless. He has played just twice off the bench so far, scoring once and tallying two shots (one on target), one key pass, and one inaccurate cross.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Suffers muscular injury Gudmundsson will miss the Frosinone game and likely more matches due to a calf muscular distraction, Il Secolo XIX informed.

Impact Gudmundsson will take further tests shortly but might be headed for a multi-week absence, opening a big hole in the Genoa attack as he has been their best contributor so far. Ruslan Malinovskyi will likely move up from the midfield to substitute for him. Morten Frendrup and Berkan Kutlu can also adapt in a pinch. George Puscas is the only other Genoa attacker fully healthy since Caleb Ekuban, Mateo Retegui, and Junior Messias are all nursing injuries.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Avoids big issues Ekuban avoided a strain and has good chances of recovering during the break, Ansa reported.

Impact Ekuban escaped without big problems and is merely nursing some muscle fatigue, which he could shake off before the Frosinone game. He'd drop back to the bench if Mateo Retegui recuperated from his knee injury.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Likely to miss time after the break Bani suffered a right-quad muscular distraction in the most recent game, Ansa reported.

Impact Bani might have to skip at least one match because of the injury, but that'll be clearer in the lead-up to the Frosinone tilt on November 26. Koni de Winter has generally replaced him whenever he was unavailable. Alessandro Vogliacco is also an option.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

George Puscas - Lively off the bench Puscas registered three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Puscas is yet to start a game this season but has seen his two longest outings off the bench come in his last two matches. He created a chance and had two shots on goal in what had been a cagey affair before his entrance and will be hopeful of earning more minutes and maybe a spot start here and there in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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