Genoa Team News Page 24 - Soccer

Kevin Strootman - Brought off against Roma Strootman was forced off in the first half of Thursday's clash with Roma.

Impact Strootman was forced off early during Thursday's clash, an especially major concern with Milan Badelj also being forced off early during the match. Berkan Kutlu came on for Strootman, and could see a larger role while Strootman is on the sideline.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Brought off early Badelj was forced off with an apparent injury during the first half of Thursday's clash with Roma.

Impact Badelj was forced off after just 11 minutes during Thursday's clash. The midfielder was replaced by Morten Thorsby who could see more time in the first team depending on how long Badelj is sidelined. Badelj's first chance to return would be a Sunday trip to Udinese.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Avaialble versus Roma Messias (thigh) wasn't listed among the absentees for Thursday's match versus Roma by coach Alberto Gilardino.

Impact Messias stated in an interview that he'll be on the bench Thursday, and the gaffer didn't disprove that. He'll be eased into action after about six weeks on the mend and the transfer. Genoa have fielded increasingly defensive-minded lineups in recent fixtures. He'll have to compete for minutes with Ruslan Malinovskyi, Stefano Sabelli, and Morten Frendrup.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Decent two-way showing in loss Strootman registered one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Strootman created one chance but had a much bigger impact on the defensive end in what was a tense match. He made five tackles (three won) as well as three clearances and two blocks.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Makes big defensive impact Frendrup had one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Frendrup had one shot against Lecce but had a solid showing on the defensive end with seven tackles (four won), a block, an interception and a clearance. He has played every minute of the campaign so far and has solidified his place in Genoa's starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Solid creative output for Genoa Gudmundsson registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Gudmundsson tied his season-high with six crosses (three accurate) and has created at least one chance in every game so far this season. He also won two tackles. Gudmundsson will look for his first goal or assist against Roma next time out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes late winner Josep Martinez registered two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Martinez didn't have many saves to make in what was a cagey affair but he was beaten by a Remi Oudin strike in the 83rd minute. He is yet to make more than two saves in a match this season and has one clean sheet through five games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Sent off against Lecce Martin generated one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in 36 minutes before picking up his second yellow card in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Martin got his second start of the season but struggled defensively and hit the showers early. He'll miss Thursday's away game versus Roma, where Johan Vasquez or Stefano Sabelli will play at left-back.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Out again Messias (thigh) "won't travel to Lecce but will be back with the group Saturday," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Messias will sit the fifth game in a row but is on the verge of coming back. It remains to be seen whether he'll be in good enough shape to feature in the upcoming midweek round already, though.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Koni De Winter - Assists on debut De Winter assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact De Winter made his first appearance for Genoa since joining on loan from Juventus and responded by bagging an assist and playing the full match. He also made four clearances and one won tackle.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Scores in win Bani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Bani scored his first goal of the season to go with a huge defensive performance. He won one tackle to go with an interception, two clearances and three blocks in Genoa's impressive draw. He is a mainstay of the backline and will play nearly every match for the club barring injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Assists for Genoa Strootman assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Strootman has started the last three games for Genoa but has yet to pull a full match for the team. His attacking output today was crucial along with his two tackles, one clearance and one block and he will likely have his minutes closely monitored the rest of the season due to his importance and his age.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes two late goals in draw Josep Martinez had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Martinez made two saves for the third game in a row as Napoli fought back to deny him his second clean sheet of the campaign. He has seven saves and seven goals conceded in four matches to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Vogliacco - Not close to coming back Vogliacco (thigh) "will hopefully be ready in 10-to-15 days," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Vogliacco needs more time to heal from a thigh strain and will skip three or four more matches considering an upcoming midweek round. Genoa switched to a four-man defense after the opener, with Mattia Bani and Radu Dragusin starting in the middle of the line.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Not ready yet Messias (thigh) won't be available against Napoli Saturday, as his coach Alberto Gilardino stated: "We hope he'll be able to rejoin the group in the days right after the game."

Impact Messias is struggling to recuperate from a thigh problem and will be given at least another week. Genoa will continue learning on the same midfielders, primarily Kevin Strootman, Milan Badelj, Morten Frendrup, and Ruslan Malinovskyi, although newcomers Morten Thorsby and Berkan Kutlu could begin to see more minutes.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Radu Matei Dragusin - Another busy day versus Torino Dragusin had one off-target shot, created one chance and made one tackle, eight clearances, one interception and one block during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Dragusin had another great performance at the heart of the defense here, pacing all players in clearances for a team that was on the verge of keeping a second consecutive clean sheet before conceding a late goal during stoppage time. With 27 clearances over three league starts, the youngster leads all Serie A players in this fantasy category and his strong play to start the campaign is making him an intriguing pick among center-backs.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Another quiet performance in loss Malinovskyi won one tackle and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Malinovskyi was coming off a quiet debut for Genoa and couldn't do much better here, not being able to attempt a single shot or create something for teammates, which led him to be subbed out before the hour mark. The playmaker is still one of his team biggest hopes for this campaign and his set pieces ability will eventually make him a great fantasy asset to have.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Gets beaten late versus Torino Martinez made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Martinez had a solid performance and looked on his way to keeping back-to-back clean sheets. But then came Nemanja Radonjic to ruin his plans with an amazing finish deep into second half's stoppage time, giving the goalkeeper no chance and sealing the 1-0 victory for the opposition. With five saves and five goals conceded over three starts so far this season, Martinez will have a very complicated mission after the international break as his side hosts defending champs Napoli on Sep. 16.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Berkan Kutlu - Transfers to Genoa Kutlu has officially joined Genoa on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Galatasaray.

Impact Kutly has 84 appearances with Galatasaray and seven with Turkey under his belt. He's mostly known for his defensive contribution. He logged one goal and five assists with his previous team. He joins Kevin Strootman, Milan Badelj, and Morten Thorsby in the Genoa midfield.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Ridgeciano Haps - Returns to Genoa Haps has joined Genoa on a season-long loan with an option to buy, the club announced.

Impact Haps spent time with Genoa last season as well but wasn't initially retained. He'll duel with Aaron Martin and Johan Vasquez to play on the left wing. He tallied one goal, one assist, 34 crosses (seven on target), and 13 chances created in 25 appearances with Venezia two seasons ago.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Keeps clean sheet versus Lazio Martinez registered two saves, three punches, and six clearances, and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lazio.

Impact Martinez was called into action often but didn't have to mull off any monster save as his defense bounced back after giving up four goals to Fiorentina. He has batted aways three shots so far. Genoa will face Torino away Sunday.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Serviceablea against Lazio Sabelli had three crosses (zero accurate), four clearances, and two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Lazio.

Impact Sabelli played over Silvan Hefti after missing the first round due to a suspension and was okay on both ends, although imprecise in his deliveries. He'll be the starter at right-back if Genoa don't sign another option, but they are reportedly looking for one.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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