Genoa Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Junior Messias - Late scratch for Milan game Messias is unavailable for Sunday's clash with Milan due to a muscular injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Messias was part of the initial squad list despite picking up an ailment in practice but will watch the game from the stands and take some tests after the match. Ruslan Malinoskyi and Albert Gudmundsson are teaming up in a light attack since Mateo Retegui is hurt too.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Shelved for Inter bout Strootman (thigh) won't return Saturday versus Inter, TeleNord informs.

Impact Strootman hasn't shaken off a thigh problem but should do so during the upcoming break, as it's not significant. Morten Thorsby, Ruslan Malinovskyi, and Berkan Kutlu are the next men up in the midfield, which also won't have Milan Badelj.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Will miss Inter clash Badelj (thigh) isn't nursing a major injury but won't be an option against Inter Saturday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Badelj will sit the second game in a row due to a muscular injury and is fully expected to recover during the break. Morten Thorsby and Ruslan Malinovskyi joined Morten Frendrup in the midfield in the past game with him and Kevin Strootman on the mend.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Good to go for Milan match Sabelli (undisclosed) "has recovered and will play Sunday; we'll see whether from the start or off the bench," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Sabelli has shaken off an ailment and will compete with Koni De Winter to play on the right wing. The two could also feature together in a defensive-minded scheme. He has tallied 12 crosses (zero accurate), eight tackles, and five interceptions in five matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Johan Vasquez - Wins three tackles against Udinese Vasquez won three of five tackles and nine duels and had one block and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Vasquez was gritty as usual, but that wasn't enough to prevent the opponents from scoring. He might cede minutes to Alessandro Vogliacco. He has notched 11 tackles, two interceptions, and 11 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Logs four interceptions against Udinese Haps drew one foul and generated one cross (zero accurate), four interceptions, and one tackle (one won) before exiting the match.

Impact Haps was sprightly in his first start of the season and did a little bit of everything. He subbed off because he was cramping up. He wasn't 100 percent in the early going due to a previous major knee injury. He'll compete with Johan Vasquez, Aaron Martin, and Alan Matturro to play on the left defensive wing from here on out.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Sets up teammate against Udinese Frendrup won two of six tackles and assisted once to go with two blocks, two interceptions, and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Frendrup played in a more conservative role with Milan Badelj and Kevin Strootman on the shelf but still contributed offensively by teeing up Albert Gudmundsson after pickpocketing an opponent for his third assist of the season and second in a row. He has registered two key passes, two crosses (one accurate), 23 tackles, and seven interceptions in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alan Matturro - Saddled with own goal in Udinese game Matturro recorded an own goal and didn't record other stats in three minutes during Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Matturro was inserted late to shore up the defense, but he beat his own goalie with a clumsy header on a late corner kick. He played decently out wide in his Serie A debut in the midweek round, tallying three clearances, one tackle, and one interception.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Devastating against Udinese Gudmundsson scored two goals to go with four shots (four on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Gudmundsson led his team in attempts and was deadly accurate, finding the target twice, first with a cannon shot in the top corner and then with a more regular finish. He made the stat sheet in consecutive games after not scoring in the first five rounds. He has logged 11 shots (five on target), eight key passes, and 15 crosses (five accurate) in the last five appearances. Genoa will face Milan at home Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Vogliacco - Doesn't play in Udinese bout Vogliacco (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

Impact Vogliacco recovered from a thigh injury he picked up right before the opener but wasn't rushed into the XI. He will likely eat at Johan Vasquez, Koni De Winter, and Alan Matturro's playing time once up to speed physically.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Beaten twice by Udinese Martinez had one save, one clearance, and one punch and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Martinez was punished by a point-blank finish and by an own goal. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in the last five matches, but he has allowed just seven goals, making nine saves. Genoa will face Milan at home Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Vogliacco - Available against Udinese Vogliacco (thigh) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Udinese Sundau.

Impact Vogliacco is fit after missing all the previous game with a thigh strain. He was a regular in Serie B, when they were using a three-man defense more often. Now healthy, he'll compete with Johan Vasquez and Radu Dragusin but will probably be eased into action.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Questionable for Udinese game Sabelli (undisclosed) will be a late call for Sunday's clash with Udinese, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Sabelli played a half midweek and got hurt in the process. He'll have to pass a late fitness test to stay in the XI. Junior Messias or Koni De Winter could take his place if he was deemed unfit depending on which scheme the boss deploys.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Will sit Udinese tilt Badelj (thigh) is taking tests to determine the severity of his injury, coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Badelj won't be present against Udinese and might have to miss further contests afterward. Genoa won't have Kevin Strootman either Sunday. Morten Thorsby, Berkan Kutlu, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Junior Messias, and Filip Jagiello are the next men up in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Out versus Udinese Strootman (thigh) will be evaluated in the next few days, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Strootman left the last game very early and risks a multi-week absence. Morten Thorsby and Berkan Kutlu might both start since he and Milan Badelj are both on the mend.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Radu Matei Dragusin - Records assist versus Roma Dragusin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 victory against Roma.

Impact Dragusin recorded his first goal contribution of the season Thursday as his headed pass set up Morten Thorsby's header in the 74th minute to take the 3-1 lead. He has a productive defensive match as well as he recorded eight clearances for the third time this season, intercepted two passes and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Assists in win over Roma Frendrup assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 win versus Roma.

Impact Frendrup recorded his second assist of the season Thursday as his cross in the 81st minute set up Junior Messias' goal to take the 4-1 lead. It was the only chance he created and the only cross he recorded, and he added two interceptions, one clearance and one blocked shot on the defensive end of the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Scores in first appearance Messias scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 victory versus Roma.

Impact Messias made his Genoa debut Thursday after missing the first five matches of the season with a thigh injury. He came on in the 76th minute and made an immediate impact, scoring his first Genoa goal in the 81st minute off a Morten Frendrup cross. Now that he is back healthy, it will be interesting to see where he falls in the pecking order in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Scores opener in blowout win Gudmundsson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 4-1 win over Roma.

Impact Gudmundsson recorded his first goal contribution of the season Thursday as he scored a goal in the fifth minute off an assist by Kevin Strootman. He also created one chance in his 90 minutes of playing time, something he has done in every match this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Goal and assist in win Thorsby scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Roma.

Impact Thorsby did not start Thursday but played the majority of the match after replacing Milan Badelj in the 11th minute due to an injury. He made the most of the opportunity and recorded his first assist of the season in the 45th minute, then scored his first goal of the season in the 74th minute. Depending on the severity of Badelj's injury, Thorsby could see more playing time in the near future.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes once in win Josep Martinez had two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over Roma.

Impact Martinez conceded once Thursday, off a Brian Cristante header in the 22nd minute. He was forced to make two saves, something he has done exactly in five consecutive matches. It was an impressive feat for his defense to keep the Roma attack at bay, a side which has scored the second most goals in the league so far. He faces a much easier matchup Sunday at Udinese, a side which has scored just two goals in six league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Completes ban Martin served his one-game suspension in Thursday's 4-1 win over Roma.

Impact Martin had to skip one after getting red-carded early against Lecce. The coach used a tactic that could help him get regular minutes in the midweek round, while he alternated with Johan Vasquez beforehand. He has tallied nine crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and three interceptions in five games (three starts) so far.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roma's problems increase with 4-1 loss at promoted Genoa in Serie A

Roma’s problems have increased after it was humiliated 4-1 at promoted Genoa in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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