Impact Bani will miss his fourth game in a row because of a second thigh injury in a row. Domenico Biraschi, Johas Vasquez and Andrea Masiello will remain the top options in the back for Genoa Sunday.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
GENOA 2-5-6 · 17TH IN SERIE A
2-5-6 · 17TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Udinese (A) · Sun 11:30AM
GEN +297 TOTAL 2.5
Mattia Bani - Remains sidelined Bani (thigh) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Venezia Sunday.
Zinho Vanheusden - Still ways away from returning Vanheusden is rehabbing two separate injuries, knee soreness and a significant strain of the semimembranosus muscle in the right thigh, and will miss more time, La Repubblica repor...
Impact Vanheusden has been sidelined since late September and will not be ready for the next two matches against Venezia and Empoli. He will try to take advantage of the next break to get healthy. Genoa have used Andrea Masiello, Davide Biraschi and Johan Vasquez in the back in recent games since Mattia Bani and Nikola Maksimovic are hurt as well.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Milan beats Torino 1-0 to move 3 points clear atop Serie A
AC Milan has again struggled in a 1-0 win that saw it move three points clear at the top of Serie AOCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolo Rovella - Registers five crosses Rovella recorded five crosses (zero accurate), three corners and two tackles (one won) versus Spezia on Tuesday.
Impact Rovella took all three corners for the club in addition to leading the way in crosses. The midfielder has accounted for 92 percent of the team's corners this season and should continue to serve as the primary option on freekicks moving forward.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Domenico Criscito - Converts from penalty spot Criscito scored from the penalty spot against Spezia on Tuesday.
Impact In all four matches in which he has been deployed as a left-back, Criscito has put one into the netting, so the club may want to stop utilizing him as a central defender. Heading into the rest of the season, the defender should provide solid top-half fantasy value given his offensive upside.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Salvatore Sirigu - Saddled with own goal Sirigu made three saves while registering an own goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Spezia.
Impact Sirigu continues to search for his first clean sheet of the season, this time costing himself the shutout. Still, the keeper is putting together a decent start to the year with 33 saves in 10 appearances while limiting the opposition to 22 goals.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Fares - Suffers calf strain Fares sustained a grade one soleus strain in the left calf in Friday's match with Spezia, Genoa announced.
Impact Fares had managed to finish the game without showing particular signs of discomfort. He is set to miss at least the next three matches, but the international break should help him out. His absence will likely lead to an uptick of playing time for Paolo Ghiglione and Stefano Sabelli, with Andrea Cambiaso moving to the left flank.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Fares - Swings in three crosses in Torino game Fares took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had two blocks in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.
Impact Fares had a respectable performance on offense, co-leading his team in chances. He has notched two goals, one assist, 13 shots and four chances created in seven games (five starts). Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Johan Vasquez - Wins bunch of duels against Torino Vasquez had two interceptions and three clearances and won 11 duels in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.
Impact Vasquez got the second start in a row as a few Genoa defenders are on the mend and had some troubles containing the opponents, but he picked up stats in the back. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Rovella - Delivers eight crosses against Torino Rovella sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, won three duels and took one off-target shot in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.
Impact Rovella had another solid display in both phases despite the loss. He has been a consistent source of chances and crosses so far in the season. He has recorded three assists, eight shots, 13 chances created and 51 deliveries in nine games. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yayah Kallon - Provides assist in Torino game Kallon created one scoring chance, drew two fouls, won three duels and picked up an assist in 45 minutes in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.
Impact Kallon did some damage off the bench and set up the final goal of the contest by escaping down the right flank and finding Felipe Caicedo with an accurate low-driven cross. It is his first point of the season. He has notched eight chances created, 16 crosses and nine shots in nine appearances (four starts). Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Domenico Criscito - Logs nine clearances versus Torino Criscito had three interceptions, nine clearances and one block and won four duels in Friday's 2-3 loss to Genoa.
Impact Criscito put up strong numbers in the back, but it was not enough to stop the opponents. He has tallied three goals on PKs, provided one assist and recorded 19 tackles, 17 interceptions and 31 clearances in nine games. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Felipe Caicedo - Scores and assists against Torino Caicedo created three chances, took one shot on target, scored a goal and picked up an assist in 29 minutes in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.
Impact Caicedo made his presence felt for the first time in the campaign by setting up Mattia Destro with a slick pass and hitting the net with a point-blank finish later on. His minutes have been capped so far due to an early injury, but he should be able to handle more playing time going forward. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Destro - Finds target against Torino Destro took four shots (two on target), drew one foul, won nine duels and scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 win over Torino.
Impact Destro re-opened the contest in the second half with a comfortable finish after peeling away from defenders in the box. He has bagged six goals in as many appearances, adding 18 shots and four chances created. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Biraschi - Does not feature versus Torino Biraschi (undisclosed) was an unused sub in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.
Impact Biraschi was cleared but the coach opted to tilt the lineup and go with a four-man defense rather than fielding him. Given the negative result, he has good chances to start in Tuesday's home game against Spezia. He has recorded six crosses, seven tackles, seven interceptions and seven clearances in six games.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stefano Sabelli - Unused against Torino Sabelli (undisclosed) did not feature in Friday's 2-3 loss to Genoa.
Impact Sabelli was available but the coach went with backup Paolo Ghiglione over him in this one. His role has been inconsistent thus far. He has notched two shots, four crosses, four tackles and four clearances in four matches (three starts). Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Salvatore Sirigu - Concedes three times against Torino Sirigu had three saves and gave up two goals in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.
Impact Sirigu paid the price for the defensive absences and Torino sliced the back-line at ease and hitting the net three times. He has allowed 21 goals and made 30 saves, with no clean sheets in nine games. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Torino 3-2 Genoa ' Torino win at Genoa! ' Serie A 2021/22
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Stefano Sabelli - Available off bench Sabelli (undisclosed) will be available as a substitute against Genoa on Friday.
Impact Even in his three starts, Sabelli has never logged more than 60 minutes, which certainly limits his viability as a fantasy option. At this point, until the midfielder can secure more consistent minutes deep into matches, he's unlikely to be more than a mid-range fantasy option.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Biraschi - Available as substitute Biraschi (undisclosed) was named to the match-day squad versus Torino on Friday.
Impact Considering Biraschi has made just one appearance off the bench this season, it will likely take an injury on the Genoa backline for him to get onto the pitch Friday. Still, the defender's availability as a substitute could open the door for him to reclaim his spot in the starting XI against Spezia on Tuesday.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Biraschi - Called up for Torino game Biraschi (undisclosed) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Torino Friday.
Impact Biraschi collided with the woodwork in the last game, but he came away with no major problems. He has good chances to continue starting. He has tallied six crosses, seven tackles, seven interceptions and seven clearances in six matches, with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stefano Sabelli - Should be fine for Torino match Sabelli did not sustain a significant injury in the past game and the sub was partly tactical, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Sabelli bowed out in the first of the last game due to a combination of muscle fatigue and because the coach wanted to go with a more offensive-minded lineup. If available, he will compete with Andrea Cambiaso to start on the right flank. He has been rather underwhelming so far.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Biraschi - Questionable for Torino match Biraschi is in doubt for Friday's game against Torino, coach Davide Ballardini informed, but he did not sustain any significant injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Biraschi violently collied with the post in the last game, but all the tests have come back clean and he has been able to practice afterward. He might tough it out since Genoa have a few defenders on the mend. The only alternative would be Andrea Masiello.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Bani - Unavailable against Torino Bani (thigh) will not be called up for Friday's match versus Torino, coach Davide Ballardini announced.
Impact Bani picked up an unspecified thigh injury in the lead-up of the previous game, and the club has yet to clarify its nature. If available, Davide Biraschi will retain the starting job, otherwise they will turn to Andrea Masiello or tweak the formation.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Salvatore Sirigu - Three saves in draw Sirigu made three saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.
Impact Sirigu faced five shots and made three saves Sunday, in what was yet another underwhelming performance for the keeper. He hasn't had any exceptional performances, and has yet to find a clean sheet on the season. He's a poor option for Friday's trip to Torino.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
