GENOA NEWS

Hernani - Transfers to Parma Hernani has joined Genoan on a season-long loan with obligation to buy from Parma, the club announced.

Impact Hernani is a strong candidate to absorb the minutes left open by the departure of Kevin Strootman. Despite the relegation, he was a sneaky fantasy weapon last season, as he scored seven times and tallied three assists in 33 matches, adding 36 chances created, 51 tackles and 85 crosses.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Sirigu - Signs with Genoa Sirigu has officially agreed to a one-year contract with an optional second season with Genoa after rescinding with Torino, the club announced.

Impact Sirigu left Torino after four seasons. He allowed 62 goals in the most recent one, making 73 saves and keeping seven clean sheets. He will replace Mattia Perin as the starter, as the Juventus player was on loan in 2020/2021.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Suffers calf injury Bani has picked up a significant calf strain and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, local TV Telenord reports.

Impact Bani got hurt during a friendly and is considered likely to miss the first two matches of the upcoming season. Bani is back at Genoa after a loan spell at Parma and is not a lock to stay on the roster past deadline day.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zinho Vanheusden - Transfers to Genoa Vanheusden has joined Genoa on a season-long loan after Inter activated their option to bring him back from Standard Liege.

Impact Vanheusden played at Standard Liege in the last three seasons, accumulating 76 appearances and scoring four times. He missed part of the last one due to an ACL tear. He will compete for minutes in the back with Davide Biraschi, Ivan Radovanovic, Domenico Criscito and Andrea Masiello.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valon Behrami - Re-ups with Genoa Behrami has inked a one-year deal with Genoa, the club announced.

Impact Behrami spent a couple of weeks as a free agent but ultimately headed back to the team where he played in the last two years. He posted 21 tackles, 9 interceptions, 9 clearances and four shots in 26 appearances (eight starts) last year. He should have a similar role despite the departure of Kevin Strootman, as the club will probably sign other midfielders. He is suspended for the opening match.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Andrenacci - Moves to Genoa Andrenacci has joined Genoa on a permanent deal from Brescia, the clubs announced.

Impact Andrenacci made few appearances two years ago when Brescia were in Serie A. He will serve either as the backup or the third-string goalkeeper, as Genoa decided to keep Federico Marchetti as well. They are instead looking for a new starter, as Mattia Perin has returned to Juventus following the loan spell.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sturaro - Back at Genoa Sturaro has returned at Genoa following the six-month stint at Verona.

Impact Sturaro appeared ten times with his previous club, making four starts and tallying four tackles, five interceptions and eight clearance. Genoa might decide to keep him around since they have lost few players in the same roles since they were on loan.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Moves back to Genoa Agudelo has returned to Genoa following the loan spell at Spezia.

Impact Agudelo has gotten regular playing time in his previous club, featuring 29 times (14 starts) and recording one goal, two assists, 12 chances created and 19 shots. Genoa might keep him on next season's roster since they have lost few valuable pieces in the midfield.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goran Pandev - Starting against Netherlands Pandev (ankle) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Netherlands.

Impact Pandev missed training a couple days ago, but it looks like he's good to go in what may be his final match for North Macedonia in a major tournament. Unfortunately, it's a tough spot against what has been a solid Netherlands group through two matches given that he didn't even manage a shot against Ukraine.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goran Pandev to retire from national team after Euro 2020 North Macedonia captain Goran Pandev says he will retire after his team's final European Championship match

JUNE 20, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Goran Pandev to retire from national team after Euro 2020

North Macedonia captain Goran Pandev says he will retire after his team's final European Championship match

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goran Pandev - Dealing with ankle issue Pandev missed training Saturday with an ankle issue, reports Republika.

Impact Pandev has gone a full 90 in each of the first two matches, so this is something to monitor for North Macedonia. He runs the attack and if not in the squad, there will have to be changes up front, possibly pointing to Aleksandar Trajkovski getting the call in the XI.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goran Pandev - Makes history in 3-1 loss Sunday Pandev scored once and took two shots (one on target) in the 3-1 loss to Austria on Sunday.

Impact Pandev made history in the opening loss Sunday. The forward was able to capitalize off a crucial mistake by the opposing keeper to score his fourth goal in his international career. Furthermore, this was the first ever goal to be scored for North Macedonia in a competitive tournament. Pandev was a huge influence for Genoa this past season and any sort of success North Macedonia sees will go through him as well.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manolo Portanova - Arrested over sexual misconduct charges Portanova is currently under house arrest after being accused of raping by a 21-year-old girl in Siena alongside three friends, La Stampa reports.

Impact Portanova is facing extremely severe charges in a very delicate investigation that is in its early stages. The matter will continue to progress over the next few months, likely impacting the career of the Genoa midfielder.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goran Pandev - Leading country into Euros Pandev has started North Macedonia's two pre-Euro friendlies.

Impact Pandev is coming off a season with seven goals and three assists from 29 appearances and just 15 starts. A potentially softer group that puts him against Austria, Ukraine and the Netherlands could help boost his scoring chances even for an underdog side. However, Pandev did score in the Mar. 31 win over Germany and could be a pesky opponent even for the best teams.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jurić replaces Nicola as coach at Torino

Ivan Jurić is the new coach of Torino

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valon Behrami - Sent off versus Cagliari Behrami sent in one accurate cross, had one interception and one clearance and was booked twice in 38 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Behrami was tested as a center-back but had a poor display and earned two yellow cards, which will cost him next season's opener. He has posted 21 tackles, nine interceptions and nine clearances in 26 appearances (eight starts) in 2020/2021.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Zapata - Fares well versus Cagliari Zapata had two blocks, two interceptions and three clearances and won five duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Zapata was instrumental in keeping the clean sheet with a tidy performance in the back. He has gotten few starts late in the season, finishing with 18 tackles, 15 interceptions and 56 clearances in 12 matches.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Rovella - Provides assist against Cagliari Rovella took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, had five clearances and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Rovella sprung Eldor Shomurodov loose with a timely through ball on the loan goal of the game and also paced his side for crosses and chances. He finishes the year with 16 chances created, 29 crosses, 29 tackles and two assists in 20 appearances (12 starts).

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Finds target in Cagliari match Shomurodov took three shots (two on target), drew three fouls, won three duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Shomurodov hit the net in the early going by lofting it over the goalkeeper after beating the offside trap. He has scored five times in the last six matches, bringing his seasonal tally to eight goals. He added one assist, 20 chances created and 15 crosses in 31 appearances (16 starts).

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Zappacosta - Quiet versus Cagliari Zappacosta took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Zappacosta was not as effective as in some of his recent performances in this one. He concludes his loan spell from Chelsea with four goals, two assists, 12 chances created and 83 crosses in 25 games.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Strootman - Works hard against Cagliari Strootman had three interceptions, won seven duels, created two scoring chances and drew two fouls in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Strootman turned in the usual physical display in the midfield and picked up stats at both ends. He concludes his loan spell from Olympique Marseille with four assists, 23 chances created, 39 crosses and 30 tackles.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Criscito - Subs in late versus Cagliari Criscito (calf) had two clearances in the stoppage time in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Criscito returned from a four-game absence, but he played very limited minutes. He has posted one goal, 43 tackles, 44 interceptions and 50 clearances in 23 appearances this year.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Badelj - Unused versus Cagliari Badelj (quad) did not feature in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Badelj was available after a quad problem, but the coach went with the youngsters in the season finale. He finishes his season with one goal, four assists, 87 interceptions and 56 tackles in 30 appearances.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Paleari - Keeps clean sheet against Cagliari Paleari had four saves, three clearances and two punches while blanking the opponents in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Paleari saw a spot start in the season finale and had a superb performance, denying the opponents on multiple occasions. He has played in three games this year, allowing three goals, making nine saves and keeping one clean sheet.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE