MATTIA BANI NEWS

Returns to full training Bani (thigh) resumed working regularly with the rest of the group Friday, La Repubblica reported.

Impact Bani has sat out the last five matches due to a supposedly minor thigh problem. He'll have over a week to work on his conditioning, which could allow him to get the nod in the next fixture versus Cagliari. Alessandro Vogliacco and Alan Matturro have filled in while he and Koni de Winter (thigh) were missing. He's one of the apical options when available. He has started five times so far, notching two tackles, eight interceptions, 12 clearances and two blocks, with no clean sheets.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will sit more bouts Bani (thigh) "is working to return as soon possible, and we hope he could be with us next week." coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.

Impact Bani will be sidelined for at least two more games with an injury that has proven more severe than initially believed. It'll be challenging for him to return before the break since Genoa will have three short turnarounds in a row. The coach has tweaked the scheme without him and Koni de Winter (thigh), switching to a four-man back-line with Johan Vasquez and Alessandro Vogliacco in the middle.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Lazio Bani (thigh) won't be available Sunday against Lazio, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Bani will continue to be evaluated on a game-to-game basis as his problem isn't believed to be serious. Alessandro Marcandalli and Alan Matturro got a rare start last week, but Alessandro Vogliacco and a different scheme are also options.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Bologna tilt Bani (thigh) "will be unavailable Saturday, and his return will be evaluated later on," coach Alberto Gilardino stated.

Impact Bani has reportedly escaped without substantial issues after bowing out in the previous game but didn't manage to get completely healthy during the break, Alessandro Vogliacco will fill in for him as in previous instances.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injuries Bani (thigh) didn't suffer a strain and might be ready for the Bologna game on October 19, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Bani underwent some testing after leaving early versus Atalanta, but he escaped without a muscular lesion that would have knocked him out for multiple weeks and will have a fortnight to recuperate ahead of the next match.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hurt in Atalanta game Bani had two clearances and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Atalanta before leaving at halftime due to a flexor issue, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Bani didn't put up many stats and bowed out before the game got out of hand for his side. Alessandro Vogliacco replaced him off the bench. He'll have a couple of weeks to recover before the next match versus Bologna.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Venezia Bani (thigh) had four interceptions, one clearance and one block in Saturday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Bani managed to play the whole game after sitting out to matches and was fine in the back, but his side gave up two goals to a lowly opponent. He'll be a staple of the rearguard going forward. He has logged one tackle, seven interceptions and five clearances in three fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after two matches out Bani (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Venezia.

Impact Bani returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of Genoa's last two matches. The defender had started the opening two Serie A fixtures and returns directly to the heart of Genoa's defense now that he's back fit.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Venezia bout Bani (thigh) "will be with us against Venezia," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Bani was part of the initial call-ups last week already but ended up on the stands as he wasn't 100 percent on game day. The boss might err on the side of caution and give Alessandro Vogliacco another start.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Roma Bani (thigh) is available but not starting versus Roma.

Impact Bani is good to go after after dealing with a thigh injury but will not be rushed back. Koni De Winter, Johan Vasquez and Alessandro Vogliacco are getting the nod in the rearguard.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Roma tilt Bani (thigh) reprised practicing regularly Wednesday, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Bani has overcome a thigh issue that cost him one game and will be a candidate to start right away given his primary role in the back, unless the coach errs on the side of caution. Alessandro Vogliacco would stay in the XI if he weren't totally ready. He has logged four clearances, three interceptions and one tackle in two fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Verona game Bani (thigh) won't be an option against Venezia but could return in mid-September, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Bani has been diagnosed with a minor muscular issue and will attempt to recover during the upcoming break. Alessandro Vogliacco will slide into the XI as he usually does whenever a starter is missing. Alessandro Marcandalli will be the top deputy.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Monza Bani had one clearance before leaving Saturday's game versus Monza before the end of the first half due to an apparent thigh injury, Virgilio informed.

Impact Bani wasn't particularly busy in the first 45 minutes and limped off after getting some medical attention. Alessandro Vogliacco replaced him and would take over the position if the problem were serious.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Roma Bani (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Bani was on the bench after being sidelined for a month but didn't sub in, unlike other Genoa players in the same condition, probably due to the result. He might get some minutes against Bologna on Friday but will be unlikely to start.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Roma Bani (thigh) "has recovered enough to make the bench against Roma on Sunday," coach Alberto Gilardino informed.

Impact Bani will manage to be back before the end of the campaign but won't get the start right away after sitting out four games due to a thigh strain. Alessandro Vogliacco has absorbed his minutes almost entirely. He has totaled five tackles (one won), five interceptions and 18 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss remainder of the season Bani "is dealing with a long-term thigh injury, and we don't know whether he'll recover before the end of the campaign," coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.

Impact Bani is out for the foreseeable future and will try to return in one of the final matches but isn't a lock to do so. Alessandro Vogliacco will absorb most of his minutes. Giorgio Cittadini will be the top defensive deputy in the coming matches.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Lazio Bani will be unavailable Friday against Lazio, coach Alberto Gilardino relayed.

Impact Bani hasn't completed the tests yet, and he might be forced to sit more fixtures. Alessandro Vogliacco will likely replace him in the back, while Giorgio Cittadini will be the top defensive deputy.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Fiorentina game late Bani had seven clearances, one tackle (zero won) and one interception before limping off at the 89th minute of Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina due to an injury, coach Alberto Gil...

Impact Bani had a solid display but left his team with ten men since they had already used up their subs. He's headed for some tests but won't have much time to recover since Genoa will face Lazio on Friday. Alessandro Vogliacco would take his place if needed.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

One goal, six clearances Bani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Bani has his second goal of the 2023-24 Serie A. During February, he fared mostly well on the defensive end, finishing that month with 22 clearances and six interceptions across his four appearances.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively against Lecce Bani had three blocks, one interception, and six clearances and won four duels in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Bani couldn't help his side maintain a clean sheet but had an excellent showing nonetheless. He has started in six of the last seven rounds, recording three tackles (one won), 21 clearances, and seven blocks and contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Bani (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Torino.

Impact Bani returns from an illness which kept him out of last week's match against Bologna. The defender has been a locked in starter when fit with all 14 of his appearances in Serie A coming in the starting XI.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Torino game Bani (illness) will return Saturday against Torino, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Bani missed the past game due to the flu and not because of a more serious injury and will most likely reclaim his starting job over Alessandro Vogliacco. The two might also feature together considering the departure of Radu Dragusin. He has posted four clearances, three tackles (one won), and one block in his last three matches.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Bologna game Bani will miss Friday's match versus Bologna due to a last-minute physical problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Bani was originally called up but will watch the match from the stands due to an undisclosed issue. Alessandro Voglaccio is replacing him in the middle of the defense.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Monza Bani (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Monza.

Impact Bani was good to go, but the coach went with players in better form. He should replace Koni De Winter once close to 100 percent. He has logged three tackles, three interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monza fixture Bani (quad) "has worked regularly in the last couple of days and will be an option Sunday," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Bani has shaken off a quad issue that cost him two matches. He could reclaim his starting job at the expense of either Alessandro Vogliacco or Koni de Winter. He has registered three tackles, three interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE