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Scores in first start of the year Ekhator scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Ekhator started his first game of the season and rewarded the manager with his first goal of the season. The striker scored one goal last season in six starts across the year. This was his first shot on target this season and he has also created two chances across the year, including one in this game.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pulisic's near-perfect start to Serie A hits a snag with penalty miss in AC Milan's draw at Juventus

A missed penalty kick by Christian Pulisic proved costly as AC Milan was held to a 0-0 draw at Juventus in Serie A to end a five-match winning streak for the revamped Rossoneri

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Appears from bench Ekhator registered two shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 3-0 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Ekhator was once again an option off the bench, having appeared off the bench in all five games this season for a total of 81 minutes of play. He would record his first shots of the season Monday, registering two shots but both missing the target. He only started in six of his 24 appearances last season and will likely continue in a depth role moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Empoli Ekhator (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Ekhator didn't get minutes after recovering from a thigh issue. He'll try to challenge the more established Vitinha, Caleb Ekuban and Andrea Pinamonti in the next few fixtures.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ekhator (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Ekhator was expected to be an option Saturday and is, finding a spot on the bench after five straight games out. He has only started in three of his 10 appearances, so he is most likely to continue in a rotational role now that he is fit.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Empoli tilt Ekhator (thigh) will be available Saturday versus Empoli, coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Ekhator will re-join the squad after sitting out five fixtures due to a muscular lesion. He had played a lot before getting hurt, but Genoa recovered Vitinha and Caleb Ekuban and changed their gaffer in the meantime. He'll likely have a rotational role going forward. He has scored and assisted once in his last five showings, posting seven shots (three on target) and four key passes.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Ekhator sustained a thigh strain while playing with Italy U-19 and will be on the mend for at least three weeks, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ekhator played consistently in recent matches due to a bevy of injuries at the position. Andrea Pinamonti, David Ankeye (ankle) and Mario Balotelli will hold down the fort until Vitinha and Caleb Ekuban return from their thigh lesions.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again Ekhator recorded two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory over Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Ehkator saw his second straight start Monday, earning 86 minutes in the win. However, he wasn't all that active, only notching two crosses and two shots. He has now started in two of his nine appearances, looking to be shaping out more of a role within the team.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again Ekhator recorded two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory over Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Ehkator saw his second straight start Monday, earning 86 minutes in the win. However, he wasn't all that active, only notching two crosses and two shots. He has now started in two of his nine appearances, looking to be shaping out more of a role within the team.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist versus Bologna Ekhator drew one foul and assisted once to go with one chance created in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Ekhator made an impact off the bench for the second consecutive game, stripping an opponent deep and quickly setting up Andrea Pinamonti. It might not be long until he gets his first start considering the simultaneous absences of Vitinha (thigh), Junior Messias (calf) and Caleb Ekuban (thigh). He has scored and assisted once in five appearances, adding two shots (one on target), two chances created and one cross (zero accurate).

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Ekhator scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ekhator entered the match in the 67th minute and scored in the 83rd to prevent a clean sheet for Genoa. The goal was Ekhator's first in Serie A as he's combined for just 54 minutes across five substitute appearances this year.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE