Impact Badelj didn't record stats during his time on the pitch and left after clutching the back of his thigh. Emil Bohinen came off the bench to replace him and would likely start if he had to miss time.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
GENOA 2-4-6 · 17TH IN SERIE A
2-4-6 · 17TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Cagliari (H) · Sun 11:30AM
GEN +159 TOTAL 2.5
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SEPTEMBER 28 • YOUTUBE
Milan Badelj - Leaves Juventus game in first half Badelj subbed out at the 26th minute in Saturday's game versus Juventus due to a left thigh injury, Primo Canale reported.
Genoa home match against Juventus to be played without fans after crowd trouble at derby
Genoa’s Serie A home match against Juventus will be played behind closed doors on Saturday after crowd trouble before and after Wednesday’s derby match in the Italian CupSEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caleb Ekuban - Will sit out at least two matches Ekuban was diagnosed with a thigh strain and will attempt to return after the next break, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Ekuban will be on the mend for about 20 days, and the break could help him contain the damage. Genoa will lean on Andrea Pinamonti, Vitinha and David Ankeye up front versus Juventus and Atalanta.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
David Ankeye - Returns in cup fixture Ankeye (ankle) made a substitute appearance in Wednesday's Coppa Italia match versus Sampdoria.
Impact Ankeye made his seasonal debut after dealing with two injuries and could see more action than usual in the coming matches if Caleb Ekuban (thigh) is sidelined. He featured six times off the bench for a total of 52 minutes last season, logging one inaccurate cross and one tackle.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Fabio Miretti - Plays in Coppa Italia game Miretti (thigh) came off the bench in Wednesday's cup match versus Sampdoria.
Impact Miretti completed his rehab from two consecutive and different injuries and will help replace Ruslan Malinovskyi (ankle) and Junior Messias (calf). He'll compete with Morten Thorsby if the latter doesn't return quickly. He scored and assisted once in 25 appearances (16 starts) with Juventus last season, logging 20 shots (three on target), 24 key passes and 32 crosses (10 accurate).
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Genoa and Sampdoria fans clash violently ahead of an Italian Cup derby
Genoa and Sampdoria fans clashed violently on a city bridge and outside the stadium ahead of an Italian Cup derbySEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Junior Messias - Sustains different injury Messias will take more tests next week due to a new calf problem, coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.
Impact Messias picked up a different problem as he was about to return from a thigh one. He'll stay out versus Juventus on Saturday, and the timetable for his return will hinge on the test results.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Zanoli - Creates once chance against Venezia Zanoli (thigh) had three crosses (one accurate) and one key pass and committed two fouls in 31 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Venezia.
Impact Zanoli played half an hour in his return from injury and looked pretty bouncy. He and Stefano Sabelli will share time on the right wing throughout the season. He has posted one chance created, four crosses (one accurate) and one clearance in three fixtures (one start).
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Bani - Passable against Venezia Bani (thigh) had four interceptions, one clearance and one block in Saturday's 2-0 win over Venezia.
Impact Bani managed to play the whole game after sitting out to matches and was fine in the back, but his side gave up two goals to a lowly opponent. He'll be a staple of the rearguard going forward. He has logged one tackle, seven interceptions and five clearances in three fixtures.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Martin - Three chances created in loss Martin had four crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Venezia.
Impact Martin continued his impressive efforts to create goal-scoring opportunities as he is now up to eight chances created over the last two games. He also contniued to shine with his ability to deliver the cross, registering at least three accurate crosses for a third consecutive outing. On the defensive side, this was his second straight game with a tackle won, while he also set a new season high with two interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Vítor Carvalho - Fires four shots in defeat Vitinha generated four shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Venezia.
Impact After playing as a sub in the last game, Vitinha was back in the starting group and despite the fruitless result, dlivered a well-rounded and impactful performance. His four shots and five crosses both mark new season highs, but this is the third time in five appearances that he failed to register a shot on target. On the other end, Vitinha registered his first tackle won of the year and nabbed a season-high two interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Pierluigi Gollini - Concedes two in defeat Gollini recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Venezia.
Impact Gollini gave up two goals in a match for the third time in five games played this season. This also marked the fourth time in five outings that he registered at least two saves. Up next for Genoa is a clash with Sampdoria on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
VENEZIA-GENOA 2-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Venezia claim first win of the season! | Serie A 2024/25
SEPTEMBER 21 • YOUTUBE
Genoa midfielder Malinovskyi to undergo surgery after horrific lower-leg fracture
Genoa midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi will undergo surgery on Sunday after a horrific-looking lower-leg fracture during a Serie A match at VeneziaSEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Diagnosed with massive injury Malinovskyi will undergo surgery due to an ankle dislocation and a fibula fracture, Genoa announced.
Impact Malinovskyi was taken directly to the hospital due to the severity of the injury and is set for a multi-month spell on the sidelines. He's been filling in for Junior Messias (thigh) lately, who shouldn't be too far away from coming back. The same goes for Fabio Miretti (thigh). Morten Thorsby will hold down the fort while his teammates are ready.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Ekuban - Picks up thigh injury Ekuban was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Venezia with a thigh injury.
Impact Ekuban left in the 79th minute following a sprint which left him hobbled. Jeff Ekhator replaced Ekuban for the remainder of the match with Ekuban's status for next week's match against Juventus in doubt.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Injures ankle Saturday Malinovskyi was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Venezia with an ankle injury.
Impact Malinovskyi left the match in the 49th minute, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Andrea Pinamonti. Malinovskyi was stretchered off the pitch and could be set for a lengthy absence.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Bani - Starting after two matches out Bani (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Venezia.
Impact Bani returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of Genoa's last two matches. The defender had started the opening two Serie A fixtures and returns directly to the heart of Genoa's defense now that he's back fit.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Bani - Good to go for Venezia bout Bani (thigh) "will be with us against Venezia," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.
Impact Bani was part of the initial call-ups last week already but ended up on the stands as he wasn't 100 percent on game day. The boss might err on the side of caution and give Alessandro Vogliacco another start.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Zanoli - Available for Venezia tilt Zanoli (thigh) "has recovered from his injury," coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.
Impact Zanoli will make the squad list after sitting out two fixtures due to a thigh strain. He'll likely be eased into action, but he'll reprise competing with Stefano Sabelli on the right wing. He had a slow start nothing one inaccurate cross and one clearance in two appearances (one start).
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Junior Messias - Not returning against Venezia Messias (thigh) "will be unavailable Saturday, but he could be back next week," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.
Impact Messias will skip his second straight game due to a muscular problem but might not spend much more time on the mend. Morten Thorsby replaced him in the midfield last week, while Ruslan Malinovskyi came off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
David Ankeye - Sidelined for Venezia game Ankeye (ankle) "will stay out Saturday, but we hope he'll re-join the group early next week," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.
Impact Ankeye has yet to debut this season due to consecutive physical problems, but his recent ankle sprain wasn't too severe, and he'll be back sooner rather than later. Genoa will keep rolling with their usual forwards.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
GENOA-ROMA 1-1 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2024/25
SEPTEMBER 16 • YOUTUBE
GENOA-ROMA 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Last-minute equaliser spoils Dovbyk's first | Serie A 2024/25
SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE
