GENOA NEWS

Milan Badelj - Starting Friday Badelj (illness) will be in the starting XI versus Sampdoria on Friday.

Impact Badelj recorded 17 interceptions, 10 tackles (six won) and three crosses (two accurate) in his previous five contests. The midfielder is unlikely to offer much in the way of offensive upside, so he shouldn't be expected to offer more than mid-range fantasy value.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Fares - Remains on the mend Fares (calf) was not included in Genoa's squad list to face Salernitana Friday.

Impact Fares has been out since October 25th, and differently from a few teammates returning in this one, he needs more time to recuperate. Since he has yet to resume practicing, he probably will not be back for the next two matches either, completing his rehab during the winter break. Stefano Sabelli and Paolo Ghiglione have picked up the slack on the flanks.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yayah Kallon - Questionable for Sampdoria match Kallon (thigh) returned to practice earlier in the week and could be called up for Friday's match versus Sampdoria, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Kallon skipped the last four matches due to a thigh injury. He should be back into the fold for this one, although his role could be more uncertain after the coaching change. In any case, he has mostly served as a super-sub, tallying one assist, 11 shots, 18 crosses and 11 shots in 12 games (five starts).

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Likely to be back in derby Sturaro (thigh) was able to train with no limitations in the last couple of days and should be an option for Friday's game versus Sampdoria, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Sturaro missed the previous game, but his injury was minor and he should be available for this one. He has logged three shots, eight crosses, 12 tackles and nine clearances in ten matches (nine starts).

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Expected back for Sampdoria clash Badelj has shaken off his illness and has returned to full practice in the lead-up of the Sampdoria match, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Badelj sat out the previous match, but he was dealing with a non-COVID illness and managed to overcome it. He should reprise his starting role as the linchpin of the midfield. He has logged 23 tackles, 34 interceptions and 12 clearances so far, creating 11 chances.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Could return versus Sampdoria Destro (thigh) has been practicing fully for a couple of days and should be available Friday against Sampdoria, coach Andriy Shevchenko announced.

Impact Destro sat out the last five matches due to a thigh strain. He has good chances to be back for this one, although he will likely be eased into action at first. He has scored six times in eight appearances so far, adding 23 shots and four chances created.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Likely to be back for derby Criscito has progressed quickly from his thigh injury and has good chances to be good to go for Friday's game versus Sampdoria, although he will have to go through a late fitness t...

Impact Criscito is expected to return sooner than anticipated and might get the start right away if he got the greenlight considering the magnitude of the game for his side. He has hit the net five times on PKs, adding 16 crosses, 27 tackles and 27 interceptions in 12 games. He could supplant either Mattia Bani or Johan Vasquez compared to their most recent XI.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Fills stat-sheet against Juventus Vasquez had two interceptions and six clearances and won one of four tackles and six duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Vasquez did not have a particularly tidy performance in the back, but he managed to put up numbers as Genoa were under intense pressure. His starting role might not be particularly secure once a few defenders currently on the shelf return. He has posted 33 tackles, 18 interceptions and 30 clearances in nine matches. Genoa will face Sampdoria Friday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Biraschi - Wins nine duels against juventus Biraschi drew three fouls, had three clearances, nine duels and one of four tackles in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Biraschi was extra busy in the back considering that Juventus pulled the strings for the entirety of the game and put up numbers thanks to his muscularity. He has started in four of the last five matches, tallying eight tackles, five interceptions, 16 clearances and five blocks, with two clean sheets. Genoa will face Sampdoria Friday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernani - Wins two tackles versus Juventus Hernani had one block and one interception and won six duels and two of four tackles in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Hernani drew the start for the first time in a while amid an injury crisis in the Genoa midfield and worked hard in the passive phase. He could stay in the XI until Nicolo Rovella returns since the two have similar traits. He has posted two chances created, 11 crosses and ten tackles in eight appearances (two starts). Genoa will face Sampdoria Friday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Ghiglione - Passable versus Juventus Ghiglione sent in three crosses (one accurate), won two duels and had two interceptions and one block in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ghiglione managed to pick up a small amount of stats at both ends despite Genoa being thoroughly outplayed in this one. He is seeing more minutes with Mohamed Fares on the mend, and he has fared better than his competitor Stefano Sabelli. He has posted one assist, 22 crosses, nine tackles and nine clearances in ten matches (four starts). Genoa will face Sampdoria Friday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Cambiaso - Delivers two crosses against Juventus Cambiaso sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had three successful take-ons and one clearance and won four duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Cambiaso did not have many opportunities to attack considering the caliber of the opponents and often struggled in the defensive phase. He has posted one goal, two assists, 13 chances created and 41 crosses in 16 appearances. Genoa will face Sampdoria Friday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Superb in Juventus clash Sirigu had ten saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Sirigu had one of the best performances by any goalkeeper thus far in the season, stopping several clear-cut shots and single-handedly keeping his team in the game. However, Juventus managed to break through twice anyway. He has kept just two clean sheets so far, making 52 saves and allowing 31 goals. Genoa will face Sampdoria Friday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juve beats Genoa 2-0 amid spat between Allegri and Morata

Juventus managed to put aside its off-the-field problems as the Bianconeri beat relegation-threatened Genoa 2-0 in Serie A but coach Massimiliano Allegri had a touchline spat with...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yayah Kallon - Out for Juventus match Kallon (thigh) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Juventus Sunday.

Impact Kallon will miss the fourth game in a row because of a thigh injury. Due to lingering injury crisis, Caleb Ekbuna, Flavio Bianchi Goran Pandev and Aleksander Buksa remain the only healthy strikers for Genoa.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Ruled out for Juventus match Badelj will miss Sunday's game versus Juventus because of the flu, but he has so far tested negative for COVID despite two cases within the staff, Genoa informed.

Impact Badelj came down with the illness during the night and should return for the following match provided he keeps testing negative for COVID. Genoa will have to go with an entirely new midfield since Nicolo Rovella and Stefano Sturaro are also absent. Pablo Galdames, Valon Behrami, Hernani, Abdoulaye Toure and Filippo Melegoni are in the running for three open spots.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Out against Juventus Destro (thigh) will take some tests Monday to assess where he is at in his recovery, coach Andriy Shevchenko informed.

Impact Destro will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Juventus, but he has a chance to be back next week should he get the greenlight from the doctors following further exams. Caleb Ekuban, Flavio Bianchi and Goran Pandev will remain the top options up front Saturday, although neither has impressed in recent matches.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Maksimovic - Not close to returning Maksimovic (thigh) needs more time to fully heal from his major thigh strain, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Maksimovic has yet to resume practicing fully and will need a ramp-up before returning to action considering the time he missed. He will remain sidelined for the next two matches, but he might not be back before 2022, the newspaper speculates. Andrea Masiello has anchored the defense with Maksimovic out, mostly backed up by Mattia Bani.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Rangnick makes Man U debut; Hertha's new coach too

Ralf Rangnick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in a home game against Crystal Palace hoping to build on the team’s recent momentum

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefano Sturaro - PIcks up small thigh problem Sturaro is suffering from muscle fatigue in the biceps femoris of the left thigh and will be re-evaluated next week, Genoa announced.

Impact Sturaro will have to sit out the Juventus game, but the problem is not overly concerning and he could be back next week. Valon Behrami, Filippo Melegoni and Pablo Galdames are the top candidates to fill in for him in a rather gritty role.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Suffers thigh injury Rovella pulled the rectus femoris muscle in the right thigh, Genoa announced.

Impact Rovella picked up the issue in the past game and might be sidelined for the remainder of 2021. Valon Behrami, Pablo Galdames and Hernani figure to pick up the slack in the midfield, with a lower ceiling compared to Rovella.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Ghiglione - Creates two chances in loss Ghiglione took a shot and created two chances in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Ghilglione did what he could in his first start since recovering from a minor undisclosed injury in late October, but his side was outclassed by Milan. It might not get much easier Sunday against Juventus, which are seventh in Serie A through 15 matches.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Takes shot in loss Ekuban took a shot on target and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Ekuban was one of the only semi-dangerous players for his side on Wednesday, but even he wasn't able to cause Milan too much concern. He will try again Sunday versus Juventus, which have conceded 16 goals in 15 Serie A matches this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Cambiaso - Takes two shots against Milan Cambiaso took two shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Cambiaso was one of the only semi-dangerous players for his side on Wednesday, but even he wasn't able to cause too much concern to his opponents. He will try again Sunday versus Juventus, which have conceded 16 goals in 15 Serie A matches this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Concedes three goals against Milan Sirigu made two saves but conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Sirigu was beaten by a Junior Messias brace and a free kick from Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Wednesday, and it might not get any easier Sunday against Juventus, which have scored 20 goals in 15 matches this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE