Genoa Team News Page 27 - Soccer

Roberto Piccoli - Called up for Napoli game Piccoli (thigh) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.

Impact Piccoli is available after missing three games due to a thigh strain. His return could impact Mattia Destro and Kelvin Yeboah's playing time. He has tallied two off-target shots, four chances and one accurate cross in his last five appearances.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Will miss Napoli clash Sturaro (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Napoli, coach Alexander Blessin announced.

Impact Sturaro will be forced to skip another one due to tendinopathy. The gaffer said that either Pablo Galdames or Morten Frendrup will take his place in the midfield.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli wins at Torino 1-0 despite Insigne penalty miss

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MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dybala's stunning strike ' Play of the week' Genoa-Juventus ' Serie A 2021/22

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Salvatore Sirigu - Concedes once in win Sirigu allowed a goal while making three saves during Friday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Sirigu allowed the opening goal of the match in the 48th minute but held on from there as Genoa came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 56 goals in 36 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 117.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Scores as substitute Gudmundsson scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Gudmundsson entered the match in the 68th minute and scored Genoa's first goal in the 87th. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nadiem Amiri - First Serie A assist Amiri had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing seven times (five accurate) and creating five chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Amiri set up Albert Gudmundsson in the 87th minute assisting Genoa's first goal. The assist was the first in Serie A for the midfielder while his five chances created led Genoa in the win.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Converts late penalty Criscito scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing 12 times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Criscito found the back of the net in the 96th minute converting a penalty to claim all three points for Genoa. The goal was the sixth of the season for the fullback while his 12 crosses led Genoa in the win.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Called up for Juventus clash Rovella (quad) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Juventus Friday.

Impact Rovella is available after missing six of the last seven fixtures due to a quad injury. He will likely be eased into action, but Genoa have an opening in the midfield since Stefano Sturaro is on the mend. He has tallied three assists, 29 chances, 107 crosses (66 accurate) and 37 tackles in 20 appearances (16 starts).

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Ruled out for Juventus match Sturaro (thigh) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Juventus Friday.

Impact Sturaro did not pass a late fitness test and will miss the third game out of the most recent five due to a lingering thigh injury. Pablo Galdames is likely to fill in for him in the midfield. Hernani and Nicolo Rovella (thigh) will have better chances to see minutes sans Sturaro.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Cambiaso - Available against Juventus Cambiaso (knee) has looked good in practice this week and will be called up for Friday's game against Juventus, coach Alexander Blessin announced.

Impact Cambiaso has recovered from a knee sprain that cost him the last two months, but the coach was non-committal on giving him minutes right away. He has played on both defensive flanks before the injury. He has tallied one goal, four assists, 16 chances and 64 crosses (nine accurate) in 25 seasonal appearances (21 starts).

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Questionable for Juventus game Sturaro does not have great chances to play versus Juventus but will hinge on how he feels on game-day, coach Alexander Blessin informed.

Impact Sturaro has been playing through tendonitis, the coach revealed, therefore it is a matter of pain management. Pablo Galdames would likely get the nod in the midfield if Sturaro was unable to start or ruled out altogether.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Takes four shots in loss Destro took four shots (one on target), made one tackle (won) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Sampdoria.

Impact Destro had a good outing and led his side in shots, but couldn't help them avoid the loss on the road. The forward has eight goals in the season, but the last one was in mid-February. He will now look to find the back of the net when they host Juventus on Friday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Gudmundsson - Sends in five crosses as sub Gudmundsson sent in five crosses (one accurate), made one interception and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Sampdoria.

Impact Gudmundsson subbed on in the second half and co-led his side in crosses, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season. He came off the bench in their last four outings, and will now look for more playing time against Juventus on Friday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Makes one save in loss Sirigu made one save during Saturday's 1-0 loss at Sampdoria.

Impact Sirigu wasn't really tested during the game, but conceded once in the first half and they ended up with the loss. The goalkeeper still has 10 clean sheets in the season. He will now look to bounce back when they host Juventus on Friday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Misses PK against Sampdoria Criscito (thigh) took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), had two interceptions and two clearances and was denied from the penalty spot in Saturday's 0-...

Impact Criscito came off the bench at halftime and put up decent numbers in his return from the latest injury, but he squandered a major opportunity to tie the game late. He had previously converted ten PKs in a row. He will likely affect Johan Vasquez's playing time down the stretch. He has recorded five goals, one assist, 34 interceptions and 31 tackles in 17 appearances (15 starts). Genoa will host Juventus Friday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Audero saves Criscito's penalty ' Play of the week ' Sampdoria - Genoa ' Serie A 2021/22

MAY 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Stefano Sturaro - Subs off early versus Sampdoria Sturaro created one scoring chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and committed one foul in 38 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Sampdoria before leaving with a thigh injury,...

Impact Sturaro stated that he has been dealing with some discomfort in the area for about a month and recently missed two matches. He will soon take some tests but he is in serious doubts for Friday's home game against Juventus. Pablo Galdames generally moves to pivot when Sturaro is unavailable, opening up a spot for either Manolo Portanova or Filippo Melegoni.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Will miss more time Piccoli will have to sit out more matches, coach Alexander Blessin announced.

Impact Piccoli is rumored to have picked up a thigh strain, so he is a long shot to recover for the following match versus Juventus too. Caleb Ekuban was the lone striker on the pitch in the previous fixture. With Piccoli sidelined, Mattia Destro and Kelvin Yeboah have better chances of seeing minutes, either off the bench or if the coach switched to a more offensive scheme.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Will be called up for Sampdoria game Criscito (thigh) will be available for Saturday's match versus Sampdoria, coach Alexander Blessin announced.

Impact Criscito sat out the previous match due to a minor injury. He had played just 25 minutes in the three matches prior to that even though he was technically healthy. He will be an option for the middle of the defense or as a left-back. He has tallied five goals, one assist, 29 crosses (five accurate) and 44 chances in 16 matches, but he last started in late December.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - One save in clean sheet Sirigu kept a clean sheet while making a save during Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Sirigu helped Genoa claim all three points by shutting out Cagliari on Sunday. The clean sheet was the tenth in 34 league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 113.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Yeboah - Assists as substitute Yeboah had an assist with his lone chance created during Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Yeboah entered the match in the 81st minute and set up Milan Badelj for the lone goal in the 89th. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Scores with lone shot Badelj scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance and making four clearances during Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Badelj found the back of the net in the 89th minute claiming all three points for Genoa. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder while his four clearances led Genoa in the win.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Draws five fouls versus Cagliari Sturaro sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won one of three tackles, had one interception and drew five fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Sturaro returned after missing two matches with an undisclosed injury and provided the usual hustle in the midfield. His backup Pablo Galdames stayed in the XI and moved to another role, with Filippo Melegoni dropping out of the formation. Sturaro is set to be a staple going forward. He has logged eight crosses (one accurate), nine tackles (five won), six interceptions and six clearances in the last five appearances. Genoa will face Sampdoria Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Genoa 1-0 Cagliari ' Badelj seals relegation six-pointer for Genoa ' Serie A 2021/22

APRIL 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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