Genoa Team News Page 42 - Soccer

Nikola Maksimovic - Suffers significant thigh injury Maksimovic has been diagnosed with a grade two strain of the rectus femoris MTJ in the left thigh, Genoa announced.

Impact Maksimovic got hurt in practice and is set to miss significant time, at least a month, considering the severity of the problem. Genoa have a few defenders in doubt for the next game, which could favor backups Andrea Masiello and Johan Vasquez.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksander Buksa - Features with youth national team Buksa (undisclosed) played in two games with Poland U-19 during the international break.

Impact Buksa was not selected for a few Serie A matches in a row, but the decisions by the coach were likely technical and not injury-related. It remains to be seen whether the situation will change moving forward.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Picks up thigh problem Bani has an edema in the biceps femoris of the left thigh, Genoa announced.

Impact Bani picked up a knock in the Salernitana game and will try to absorb it during the break. He has started in two of the past three games due to the injuries of Davide Biraschi and Zinho Vanheusden.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Diagnosed with substantial sprain Criscito suffered some ligament damage in the left ankle, Genoa announced.

Impact Criscito was in serious pain after turning his ankle and the severity of the problem has been confirmed by the tests. He will have to sit out at least a month to heal. Stefano Sabelli, Paolo Ghiglione and Johan Vasquez figure to see an uptick of playing time, with Andrea Cambiaso likely moving to the left flank.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Not dealing with severe problem Destro missed the past game with a thigh contracture and the ensuing tests came back negative, Genoa announced.

Impact Destro was a late scratch versus Salernitana, but the injury is not serious and he has good chances to be back for the Sassuolo game right after the break. Flavio Bianchi replaced him in the past match. Genoa should have also Felipe Caicedo at their disposal when the League resumes.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yayah Kallon - Creates three chances in loss Kallon took one shot off target, created three chances, won two tackles and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Genoa.

Impact Kallon was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to be involved on the offensive end by collecting one shot, three chances created and two crosses. The striker has yet to score this season, but he has managed to produce eight shots, five chances created and 11 crosses in seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Delivers 10 crosses in loss Rovella took two shots (one on target), delivered 10 crosses, created two chances, won one tackle, made one interception and committed one foul in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Salern...

Impact Rovella was not able to make it on the scoresheet Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now collected two assists in his last five appearances, along with producing four shots, eight chances created and 27 crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Makes three saves in loss Sirigu made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Salernitana.

Impact Sirigu did not have a particularly positive outing Saturday as he allowed one goal, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of the seven appearances this season, but he has managed to produce 24 saves and allowed 16 goals in the same time span.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Domenico Criscito - Injures ankle against Salernitana Criscito took one off-target shot, won one tackle, had four clearances and drew one foul in 63 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Salernitana and was replaced in the second half after...

Impact Criscito quickly bowed out after a collision with an opponent and could not put any weight on his leg. He will undergo some tests shortly. He was substituted by Paolo Ghiglione. Stefano Sabelli, who had started this match, and Davide Biraschi (thigh) should also see an uptick of minutes if Criscito was forced to miss time.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Late scratch against Salernitana Destro was a late scratch for Saturday's match against Salernitana because of a muscular injury.

Impact Destro is coming off a brace, so this late scratch is disappointing ahead of the international break. The hope is that it's not a major issue and he'll recover in the next two weeks. In his place Saturday, Flavio Bianchi is in the XI against Salernitana.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Continues to miss time Sturaro (undisclosed) was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Sturaro will skip the fourth game in a row as he recovered from an unspecified injury. Milan Badelj, Nicolo Rovella, Abdoulaye Toure and Hernani are the top choices in the midfield, and Pablo Galdames joins them for this game.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Galdames - Called up for Salernitana match Galdames has been included in the call-ups to face Salernitana Saturday for the first time in the season, Genoa informed.

Impact Galdames joined after deadline day as he spent the summer as a free agent and had to work on his conditioning in the early portion of the season. He adds some depth and some muscles to defend, but he does not project to be a big fantasy asset.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksander Buksa - Will miss Salernitana game Buksa (undisclosed) did not make Genoa's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Buksa will miss the fourth game in a row after the coach stated he did not consider him ready to play due to lack of conditioning. He had played in just one half beforehand.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Caicedo - Not ready to play Caicedo (thigh) will re-join the his teammates in practice during the break, Genoa announced.

Impact Caicedo will continue to miss time with a lingering thigh injury despite the early optimism by the coaching staff. Mattia Destro will continue to be Genoa's top scoring threat, while Caleb Ekuban, Yayah Kallon and Goran Pandev have alternated next to him.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zinho Vanheusden - Suffers thigh injury Zinho Vanheusden has sustained a strain of the flexor muscle in the right thigh, Genoa informed.

Impact Zinho will miss Saturday's game against Salernitana and will try to recover during the break. With Mattia Bani also hurt in the back, Mattia Bani should get the start, and Andrea Masiello will re-enter the squad list as a backup.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Caleb Ekuban - Comes off bench versus Verona Ekuban took one shot off target, sent in one accurate cross, won one duel and drew one foul in 32 minutes in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Verona.

Impact Ekuban returned from a brief absence and provided a jolt off the bench, even though he did not put up a great deal of stats. He will compete with Yayah Kallon and Goran Pandev going forward. He has notched two shots, one chance created and one cross in three appearances thus far. Genoa will face Salernitana away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Biraschi - Suffers thigh strain Biraschi has been diagnosed with an adductor strain in the left time and should be back in three weeks, Genoa announced.

Impact Biraschi bowed out in the most recent game and will look to return right after the second international break. Genoa will lead on Mattia Bani and Zinho Vanheusden in his role in Saturday's road game against Salernitana.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goran Pandev - Registers assist against Verona Pandev provided one assist, created one chance and drew one foul in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Pandev came off the bench in the second half Saturday and provided his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The striker's playing time is a concern, however, as he has started twice in the last six games. He will push to be included in the starting XI Saturday versus Salernitana after a positive offensive performance.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Provides assist in draw Rovella provided one assist, created two chances, delivered five crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and committed two fouls in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Rovella had a great offensive outing as he managed to provide one assist to help his side tie the game and racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now collected two assists in six appearances this season, along with producing five shots, seven chances created and 25 crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Converts PK in draw Criscito converted a penalty kick, took three shots (one on target), delivered three crosses, made two interceptions and drew two fouls in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Criscito had a great offensive outing as he converted a penalty kick to help his side tie the game. The defender is going through a great offensive form as of late as he has managed to register three goals and one assist in his last three appearances, along with producing six goals, one chance created and five crosses.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Bags brace versus Hellas Verona Destro scored two goals on three shots (two on target), drew two fouls and committed one foul in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Destro had an excellent offensive outing Saturday as he scored twice to help his side tie the game. The striker is going through a great offensive form as of late as he has scored four goals in the last four appearances, along with producing nine goals and one chance created.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Allows three goals in draw Sirigu made four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Sirigu did not have a particularly positive outing between the sticks Saturday as he allowed three goals, which cost his side to tie the game. The keeper has yet to register a clean sheet this season in six appearances, but he has managed to produce 21 saves and conceded 15 goals in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Biraschi - Forced to sub off against Verona Biraschi had two interceptions and two clearances, won one tackle and bowed out in the second half with an apparent muscular injury in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Verona.

Impact Biraschi drew the start right away after missing one game and had an okay performance, but he limped off in the second half clutching his groin/upper thigh area. Paolo Ghiglione and Mattia Bani would fill in, depending on what scheme the coach uses, if he were to miss time. Atalanta will host Young Boys in Champions League Wednesday and then Atalanta next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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