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Junior Messias - Not coming back soon Messias (calf) will likely be sidelined for another month, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Messias suffered a setback as he seemed on the verge of returning to full health and will miss a few more fixtures, possibly targeting the first match after the next break to come back. Fabio Miretti and Filippo Melegoni have absorbed his minutes, but they are not as offensive-minded as he is.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Milan Badelj - DNP in Bologna contest Badelj (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bologna.

Impact Badelj made the game-day squad list after a minor injury but wasn't rushed back. Given his usual role, he'll start over either Filippo Melegoni or Morten Thorsby if in good enough shape against Lazio next Sunday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Active in Bologna contest Sabelli won two of five tackles and registered one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact Sabelli worked his way back into the XI after two games and was energetic on both ends. He was the starter to open the season before being supplanted by Alessandro Zanoli. Both will likely continue to see minutes. He has recorded three key passes, 13 crosses (three accurate) and nine tackles (five won) in his last five showings.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Wins three tackles against Bologna Frendrup (thigh) created one scoring chance and generated three tackles (three won), two blocks and two clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact Frendrup got the nod and wasn't hampered by a recent injury but mostly picked up stats on the defensive end, as he normally does. He has tallied 17 tackles (10 won), eight interceptions and two key passes in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Ekhator - Picks up assist versus Bologna Ekhator drew one foul and assisted once to go with one chance created in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Ekhator made an impact off the bench for the second consecutive game, stripping an opponent deep and quickly setting up Andrea Pinamonti. It might not be long until he gets his first start considering the simultaneous absences of Vitinha (thigh), Junior Messias (calf) and Caleb Ekuban (thigh). He has scored and assisted once in five appearances, adding two shots (one on target), two chances created and one cross (zero accurate).

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Sets up teammate against Bologna Martin assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Martin had another productive showing on the offensive end, leading his team in crosses, and managed to record his first seasonal assist with a long free kick that found Andrea Pinamonti in the middle of the box on the late equalizer. He has posted 11 key passes, 45 crosses (15 accurate) and 14 tackles (10 won) in his last five appearances..

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Leads comeback versus Bologna Pinamonti scored two goals to go with five shots (three on target) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact Pinamonti had his best showing so far, finding the target twice late with a strike and a crafty header that surprised the goalie. He hadn't scored since the second round. He has posted 12 shots (four don't target), one key pass and three crosses (one accurate) in the last five games.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Concedes twice versus Bologna Leali had five saves and three clearances and gave up two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Leali made his seasonal debut as Pierluigi Gollini (hip) picked up an odd injury and had an okay showing but couldn't do much on the two goals. He's likely to keep starting for a while. Bologna will face Lazio away next Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Back after one match Badelj (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Badelj returns from a thigh injury which kept him out of Genoa's previous fixture. The midfielder is a locked in starter when fit, but will begin Saturday's match among the substitutes.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Starting against Bolgona Frendrup (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Frendrup passed a late fitness test in time to be able to start Saturday's contest after missing Genoa's previous match. The midfielder is a locked in starter when fit, regularly playing 90 minutes as a defensive minded option in the center of the pitch.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Will sit out Bologna tilt Bani (thigh) "will be unavailable Saturday, and his return will be evaluated later on," coach Alberto Gilardino stated.

Impact Bani has reportedly escaped without substantial issues after bowing out in the previous game but didn't manage to get completely healthy during the break, Alessandro Vogliacco will fill in for him as in previous instances.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Sidelined on Saturday Messias (calf) "won't be called up for the Bologna game, but he might return to full training next week," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Messias will miss yet another game because of a second muscular injury in a row, but he might not be out for much longer. Fabio Miretti and Filippo Melegoni are the next men up at the position.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Might be back versus Bologna Frendrup (calf) "is close and will through a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's match against Bologna," coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.

Impact Frendrup might make a quick return after suffering a calf injury two weeks ago, and the boss hinted that he'd start if available. Otherwise, Morten Thorsby or Filippo Melagoni will take his place. He has notched 17 tackles, one key pass, two shots and 11 interceptions in six appearances.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Will sit Bologna fixture Ekuban (thigh) "is out for Sunday, but there could be positive news next week," coach Alberto GIlardino announced.

Impact Ekuban will remain on the mend through the break, skipping his third straight game, but he's not far off from coming back. Since Vitinha (thigh) is also hurting, either David Ankeye or Jeff Ekhator will join Andrea Pinamonti up front.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Koni De Winter - Will miss time De Winter (thigh) "will be unavailable against Bologna and will need some time to return," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact De Winter is headed for a multi-week absence after getting hurt with Belgium. With Mattia Bani (thigh) also missing, the coach will have to turn to Alessandro Marcandalli or Alan Matturro or switch to a four-man defense.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Late call for Bologna game Badelj (thigh) "will be evaluated in the final training sessions. He's more likely to be out than available, but we haven't decided yet," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Badelj has a shot to miss just one game because of his thigh problem, or at most two given the gaffer's words. He might not be risked even if available, though, with Emil Bohinen replacing him in the XI.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pierluigi Gollini - Will undergo procedure Gollini will get a benign tumor on his right hip surgically removed, Genoa announced.

Impact Gollini was in discomfort due to the wear and tear that comes with his role, and the tests revealed the issue. He's set for a spell on the sidelines, but his timetable is uncertain at this stage. Nicola Leali will fill in between the sticks.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Koni De Winter - Picks up injury with Belgium De Winter was unavailable for the clash with France due to a thigh issue he suffered in training, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact De Winter will soon return to Italy and take some tests. There's early concern the problem is substantial. Alessandro Vogliacco and Alessandro Marcandalli would be the next men up if he and Mattia Bani (thigh) couldn't play against Bologna on Saturday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gaston Pereiro - Joins Genoa Pereiro has agreed to a contract with Genoa, the team announced.

Impact Pereiro will be eligible to play immediately since he rescinded his deal with Cagliari during the summer. He was brought in following the injuries to Ruslan Malinovskyi (ankle), Junior Messias (calf), and VItinha (thigh). He can play in a few roles in the midfield and the attack. He had a pair of good loan spells in recent years, especially at Ternana where he posted 5 goals and 3 assists in 18 games, but he never hit his stride and was a regular with Cagliari. He scored five times, dished two helpers and added 21 shots (nine on target) and 20 key passes in 29 appearances (nine starts) in his best Serie A campaign.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Suffers injury in training Vitinha will be out for three-to-four weeks due to a flexor strain, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Vitinha will miss multiple matches after the break after getting hurt in practice. Caleb Ekuban (thigh) and Junior Messias (calf) could be back for the next game; otherwise, the coach will have to turn to David Ankeye and Jeff Ekhator.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Avoids serious injuries Bani (thigh) didn't suffer a strain and might be ready for the Bologna game on October 19, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Bani underwent some testing after leaving early versus Atalanta, but he escaped without a muscular lesion that would have knocked him out for multiple weeks and will have a fortnight to recuperate ahead of the next match.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Subs in late versus Atalanta Norton-Cuffy (foot) had two touches and committed one foul in nine minutes in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Norton-Cuffy made his first Serie A appearances after missing all the previous fixtures due to a foot injury. Even though he has generally played on the right wing throughout his career, he'll likely deputize Aaron Martin on the left one since Genoa have two solid options, Alessandro Zanoli and Stefano Sabelli, at his most natural position.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Subs in late versus Atalanta Norton-Cuffy (foot) had two touches and committed one foul in nine minutes in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Atalanta.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

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