GENOA NEWS

Genoa, Italy's oldest soccer club, sold to American company

The oldest soccer club in Italy is the latest in a growing number of Serie A teams with North American owners

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yayah Kallon - Suffers penalty in draw Kallon had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate cross, made five tackles (three won) and suffered four fouls, including a penalty, during Tuesday's 2-2 d...

Impact Kallon made just his second start of the season and didn't have any noteworthy statistical contribution on the offensive end, but he appeared when in mattered the most, being brought down inside the box by a defender in the closing minutes, suffering the penalty that Domenico Criscito converted in the 89th minute to draw things level at 2-2. The winger is still to either score or assist this season, but will hope to remain in the starting XI for Saturday's home match against Verona.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernani - Sends in four crosses in draw Hernani created two chances, sent in four crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles during Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact Hernani had a very active outing on the offensive end while he was on the pitch, trying to generate plays from scratch and putting his teammates in position to score a couple of times. The midfielder was subbed off in the 68th minute, being replaced by Goran Pandev. Up next for him is Saturday's home match against Verona.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Makes three saves in draw Sirigu made three saves and conceded two goals during Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact Sirigu was beaten twice, but made some crucial interventions for his side to leave the pitch with at least one point, including a miraculous save to stop Roberto Soriano's close-range header on the last play of the game. The goalkeeper is yet to keep a clean sheet this season, having conceded 12 goals over five matches so far. He'll try to bounce back during Saturday's home contest against Verona.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Converts PK, assists in draw Criscito scored a penalty goal, provided an assist, had two shots (one on target) and one chance created, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) during...

Impact Criscito started his second consecutive game at left back and one again was a difference-maker, assisting Mattia Destro for his side's first goal and then showing poise from the penalty spot to draw things level at 2-2 in the closing minutes. With penalty goals in back-to-back matches, Criscito will try to keep it up during Saturday's clash against Verona.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Scores in draw Destro scored a goal off two shots (both on target), suffered three fouls and was shown a yellow card during Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact Destro had a very quiet first half, but came out firing after halftime, drawing things level at 1-1 with a beautiful header after a cross from the left. Few minutes later he almost made it 2-1 for Genoa, but this time his header was beautifully saved by the goalkeeper. With two goals in three matches so far this season, the striker will try to keep it up during Saturday's home match against Verona.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter extends unbeaten start with 3-1 win at Fiorentina

Inter Milan’s attack might be better off without Romelu Lukaku

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefano Sturaro - Will not return versus Bologna Sturaro (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Bologna, Genoa announced.

Impact Sturaro will skip the second game in a row due to an unspecified physical problem. Abdoulaye Bakayoko and Filippo Melegoni have filled in for him in a primarily defensive role in the past two matches.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Masiello - Available versus Bologna Masiello (undisclosed) has been included in Bologna's squad list to face Bologna Tuesday.

Impact Masiello is back among the call-ups after sitting out two matches. The coach appears to be rotating his defensive back-ups as Davide Biraschi is out for this one and could sneak into the XI if the coach decided to rest one of the starters.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Will miss Genoa match too Ekuban (undisclosed) was not included in Genoa's squad list to face Bologna Tuesday.

Impact Ekuban will miss the second game in a row with an unspecified minor physical problem. Mattia Destro drew the start supported by Nicolo Rovella in the most recent game, while Goran Pandev and Yayah Kallon came off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Caicedo - Improving but still out Caicedo (thigh) will resume practicing fully after Tuesday's game versus Bologna, Genoa announced.

Impact Caicedo is on track to be back next week, but in the meantime he will sit out his third game in a row due to a flexor muscle problem. The coach has alternated a few options and a couple of schemes in recent matches, but neither have worked particularly well. Mattia Destro, Goran Pandev and Yayah Kallon sit atop of the offensive depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Biraschi - Ruled out for Bologna game Biraschi (undisclosed) was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Bologna Tuesday.

Impact Biraschi is likely dealing with some lingering fatigue. He has been a backup over the last couple of games as Nikola Maksimovic supplanted him in the back. Andrea Masiello is available and will serve in that role in this one.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksander Buksa - Not dealing with an injury Buksa was on the stands in the past two games because he lost some conditioning following international duties, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Buksa has played just 45 minutes thus far, as the coach has alternated several players up front. Goran Pandev and Mattia Destro should see the bulk of minutes until Felipe Caicedo returns.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Lukaku, no Conte and no problem for Inter in 6-1 rout

Inter Milan seems intent on successfully defending its Serie A title even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caleb Ekuban - Ruled out for Fiorentina game Ekuban (undisclosed) did not make Genoa's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Ekuban was reportedly in the running to get the start, but he will miss the game with a late problem. Goran Pandev is currently the frontrunner to partner Mattia Destro, unless the coach opts to tweak his scheme.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Ruled out Saturday Sturaro (undisclosed) did not make Genoa's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Sturaro was considered in doubt for this one due to a late physical problem and has been omitted altogether. He will likely take some tests soon. Milan Badelj is back for this one and should replace him in the XI. Hernani and Abdoulaye Toure are in contention for one spot in the midfield as well.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Masiello - Stays out for Fiorentina game Masiello (undiclosed) did not make Genoa's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Masiello will miss the second game in a row due to an undisclosed problem. Moreover, the coach seems to have moved on for him after Genoa brought in a few defenders in the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Galdames - Unavailable versus Fiorentina Galdames was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Galdames had logged only one full practice since joining the club and is not ready to contribute. Genoa remain pretty deep in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksander Buksa - Called up for Fiorentina match Buksa (undisclosed) has been included in Genoa's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Buksa returns among the call-ups after missing one game due to fatigue. He has played just 45 minutes thus far, failing to make much of an impact.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Galdames - In doubt for Fiorentina game Galdames practiced for the first time with Genoa only Friday due to bureaucratic reasons, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Galdames joined Genoa as a free agent after deadline day, but he had to quarantine and also sort some visa issues. Given the delays, it is unlikely he will make the game-day squad list versus Fiorentina.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Questionable for Fiorentina match Sturaro might miss Saturday's game versus Fiorentina due to a late injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Sturaro could not finish the final practice, although the nature of the problem was not disclosed. Milan Badelj is on track to return after missing the previous game and could replace Sturaro in the XI. Also Hernani and Filippo Melegoni could see more minutes if Sturaro was sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Set to return versus Fiorentina Badelj has been practicing regularly for the entire week after missing last week's match, coach Davide Ballardini announced.

Impact Badelj is on track to be available for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina, and he could get the start right away considering his importance to the team. He could replace Stefano Sturaro or Abdoulaye Toure in the midfield. He has posted five tackles, eight interceptions and two chances created in his first two matches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe Caicedo - Continues to deal with thigh problem Caicedo has some discomfort in his flexor muscle and will undergo some tests on it shortly, Genoa announced.

Impact Caicedo has not improved during the week after sitting out the previous game due to an issue that was originally considered minor. The test results will clarify whether how much time he will miss after the Fiorentina tilt. In the meantime, Genoa will lean on Mattia Destro, Goran Pandev, Caleb Ekuban and Yayah Kallon offensively.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Unused versus Cagliari Bani (calf) did not feature in Sunday's 3-2 win over Cagliari.

Impact Bani was available, but he has several defenders ahead of him in the depth chart at Genoa. He returned after a loan spell at Parma and had to deal with a calf problem in the preseason. Genoa will host Fiorentina Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Masiello - Unavailable versus Cagliari Masiello (undisclosed) was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Cagliari Sunday.

Impact Masiello might be dealing with some fatigue as the coach stated in the pre-game presser that a few players are not in tip-top shape yet. He did not start in any of the first two games, and Genoa might role with the same defensive trio Sunday. They also added Nikola Maksimovic and Johan Vasquez to the fold.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE