GENOA NEWS

Domenico Criscito - Suffers serious injury Criscito was diagnosed with a grade one/two adductor strain in the right thigh, Genoa announced.

Impact Criscito is at risk of missing the remaining fixtures of 2021 since the injury is pretty severe, although he has some quick recoveries in the past. Depending on what scheme the new coach chooses, Stefano Sabelli, Paolo Ghiglione or Andrea Masiello are poised to see more minutes. Goran Pandev and Mattia Destro are next in line as penalty takers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Set to be available against Roma Bani (thigh) has been a full go in practice in recent days, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Bani missed the most recent games due to a thigh injury of unspecified nature. He will resume being available next Sunday against Roma. He will try to challenge Davide Biraschi, Andrea Masiello and Johan Vasquez for the starting job. The recent coaching change might shake up the hierarchies. He has posted three tackles, seven interceptions, eight clearances and three blocks in three games.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernani - Expected to return after break Hernani (thigh) re-joined his teammates in practice earlier this week, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Hernani missed about a month because of a thigh strain and will be back into the fold in next Sunday's match versus Roma. His role has been spotty so far, but Genoa just changed their coach, which might help him out. He has tallied two chances created, eight crosses, four tackles and one shot in four matches (three starts).

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soccer great Andriy Shevchenko named as Genoa coach

Genoa has hired former AC Milan and Chelsea forward Andriy Shevchenko as coach to replace the fired Davide Ballardini

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Genoa fires Ballardini as coach after 1 win in 12 matches

Genoa has fired coach Davide Ballardini after just one win in 12 league matches this season

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Johan Vasquez - Piles up stats against Empoli Vasquez had three blocks, five interceptions and two clearanes and won three of four tackles in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Vasquez had another busy display in the back, but Genoa again failed to blank the opponents. He has taken advantage of multiple absences to start a few matches in a row, but it remains to be seen whether that will continue the case once Nikola Maksimovic, Mattia Bani and Zinho Vanheuseden return. He has scored once and tallied 16 tackles, 12 interceptions and 14 clearances, with one clean sheet. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Biraschi - Delivers four crosses against Empoli Biraschi won two of three tackles and four duels, sent in four crosses (zero accurate) and took one off-target shot in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Biraschi was used in a more offensive role than usual and contributed a little in the final third, although he could not connect with any of his teammates in his deliveries. He has posted 14 crosses, 17 tackles, 12 interceptions and 11 clearances in nine games (seven starts), with one clean sheet. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Cambiaso - Wins two tackles versus Empoli Cambiaso won two of four tackles, took one shot on target, sent in one accurate cross and created one scoring chance in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Cambiaso did not have a particularly impressive scoring but contributed across the board. He has posted one goal, two assists, 11 chances and 33 crosses in 12 matches. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Busy in Empoli contest Badelj created three scoring chances, had three interceptions, won four of five tackles and had two successful take-ons in Friday's 2-2 draw with Genoa.

Impact Badelj was one of the most active men for his side in both phases and managed to stuff the stat sheet in this one. He has tallied six crosses, ten chances created, 22 tackles and 21 interceptions in ten starts. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Galdames - Creates two chances against Empoli Galdames sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew one foul and won two duels in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Galdames featured in a very offfensive role and was a moderate factor in the final third, putting together his best Serie A display to date. He has notched three shots, two chances, four crosses and two tackles in four games (two starts). Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flavio Junior Bianchi - Scores against Empoli Bianchi took two shots (one on target), committed one foul and scored a goal in 16 minutes in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Bianchi saw some minutes off the bench with Mattia Destro sidelined and equalized the game late with a wonderful cross-shot from the edge of the box. He had featured just two times prior to this game. He has tallied seven shots and two chances created. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Caicedo - Provides assist against Empoli Caicedo took five shots (two accurate), created one scoring chance, won eight duels and picked up an assist in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Caicedo led the front-line as expected with Mattia Destro on the mend, paced his team in shots and set up the late goal with a clever through ball for Flavio Bianchi. His minutes are bound to become more consistent given his improving health. He has posted one goal, two assists, ten shots and four chances created in five games (one start). Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Decent in Empoli match Rovella swung in four crosses (two accurate), had three interceptions, created one scoring chance and won one tackle in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Rovella again amassed most of his offensive output through set pieces and also picked up some stats on the defensive end. He has provided three assists and notched 20 chances created, 72 crosses and 21 tackles in 12 games. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Buries another PK against Empoli Criscito had four interceptions, won six duels, had two successful take-ons and scored on his only shot in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Criscito did not have a great day defensively, but he opened the scoring early with another successful penalty kick. He has hit the net five times so far, adding one assist, 17 shots, 16 crosses and 27 tackles. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Ghiglione - Delivers four crosses against Empoli Ghiglione (undisclosed) sent in four crosses (one accurate), took one shot on target and had one interception in 16 minutes in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Ghiglione tied a pair of teammates in crosses despite seeing limited minutes and contributed to Genoa's final push to level the game. He is likely to remain a backup option the right flank going forward. He has posted one goal, six shots, 13 crosses and three chances created in six matches (two starts). Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Beaten twice by Empoli Sirigu had one accurate keeper-sweeper and no saves and conceded twice in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Sirigu caved on two hard-to-catch shots and did not record a single save in this one. He has kept just one clean sheet so far, allowing 24 goals and making 35 saves in 12 matches. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Żurkowski shines for Empoli in 2-2 draw with Genoa

Substitute Szymon Żurkowski set up one goal then scored another for Empoli in a 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened Genoa in Serie A

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paolo Ghiglione - On bench Friday Ghiglione (undisclosed) will be an option off the bench versus Empoli on Friday, per SkySports.

Impact Ghiglione has made just two starts for the club, serving primarily as a bench option this season, Without a clear path to more minutes, the midfielder will be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Sends in 12 cross in draw Rovella took three shots (one on target), delivered 12 crosses (three accurate) and created six chances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Venezia.

Impact Rovella was the best player on the pitch leading all player in crosses delivered and chances created. However, his teammates were unable to finish. He has three assists this campaign. His next match is on November 5 against Empoli.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Bilbao hosts Cadiz; Southampton plays Villa in PL

Athletic Bilbao hosts Cádiz aiming for a win that would keep it in touch with the Spanish league’s top-four spots

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paolo Ghiglione - Called up for Empoli game Ghiglione (undiclosed) has been included in Genoa's squad list to face Empoli Friday.

Impact Ghiglione sat out the past game but his issue was not severe. He will be an option for the right flank, although Andrea Cambiaso is ahead of him in the pecking order. He has tallied one assist, five shots, three chances created and nine crosses in five matches.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Unavailable against Empoli Bani (thigh) will remain on the mend for Friday's game versus Empoli, Genoa announced.

Impact Bani has not played in nearly a month because of two separate thigh injuries. Davide Biraschi and Johan Vasquez got the start in the past game, with Andrea Masiello as the top backup in the defense.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Diagnosed with thigh strain Destro suffered a low-grade biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, Genoa announced.

Impact Destro will miss three-to-four weeks depending on how the rehab goes, therefore he is not a lock to be back for the first game after the third international break. Felipe Caicedo and Caleb Ekuban will be the top strikers while he recovers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Subs off early against Venezia Destro took two shots (one on target), won four duels and had one successful take-ons and left Sunday's 0-0 draw with Venezia after 56 minutes due to an apparent thigh injury, La G...

Impact Destro had an okay first half but picked up the problem a few minutes into the second one and bowed out clutching the back of his thigh. He will be assessed in the next couple of days. Felipe Caicedo, who has been getting increasing playing time, would likely take over the Genoa attack if Destro was forced to miss time. They will face Empoli away Friday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Ghiglione - Will miss Venezia match Ghiglione (undiclosed) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Venezia Sunday.

Impact Ghiglione has gotten some minutes recently, but he will be out in this one for unspecified reasons. If necessary, Stefano Sabelli will pick up the slack on the flanks behind starters Andrea Cambiaso and Domenico Criscito.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE