Impact Bani has healed up and has resumed doing some light work in training and could be back next week. Two among Alessandro Vogliacco, Koni De Winter, and Johan Vazquez will join Radu Dragusin in the back Saturday.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined for Empoli game Bani (quad) is improving but won't return versus Empoli, Il Secolo XIX informed.
Ruled out for Frosinone game Bani (quad) won't be available against Frosinone on Sunday, coach Alberto Gilardino announced.
Impact Bani was considered a long-shot to recover after getting hurt in the last game before the break. Alessandro Vogliacco or Koni de Winter will replace him in the back.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to miss time after the break Bani suffered a right-quad muscular distraction in the most recent game, Ansa reported.
Impact Bani might have to skip at least one match because of the injury, but that'll be clearer in the lead-up to the Frosinone tilt on November 26. Koni de Winter has generally replaced him whenever he was unavailable. Alessandro Vogliacco is also an option.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hurt in Verona game Bani was subbed off due to a thigh injury in the 41st minute of Friday's match versus Verona after generating two tackles (one won), Sky Italy relayed.
Impact Bani wasn't too busy during his time on the pitch and quickly bowed out after signaling significant discomfort. He'll have a couple of weeks to recover ahead of the next game. Koni de Winter replaced him in the back.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Completes ban Bani cleared a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Cagliari.
Impact Bani missed one after being booked for the fifth time and was sorely missed. He'll return to the starting lineup versus Verona, with Koni De Winter likely moving back to the bench. He has logged three interceptions, 20 clerances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for Cagliari game Bani won two duels, had one clearance and one interception, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 1-0 victory against Salernitana.
Impact Bani wasn't too busy during his time on the pitch and came out early due to a visible wound on his tibia. He'll have a couple of weeks to shake it off since he will be suspended for yellow-card accumulation. Alessandro Vogliacco and Koni De Winter will replace him against Cagliari.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Busy in the back against Milan Bani had six clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss against AC Milan.
Impact Bani had his hands full against a tough opponent and did okay for the most part, although Genoa conceded one late. He has tallied eight blocks, three interceptions, and two tackles in the last five games, with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win Bani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.
Impact Bani scored his first goal of the season to go with a huge defensive performance. He won one tackle to go with an interception, two clearances and three blocks in Genoa's impressive draw. He is a mainstay of the backline and will play nearly every match for the club barring injury.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stout in Lazio game Bani had one tackle (zero won), 11 clearances, three clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Lazio.
Impact Bani led the defense in an impressive effort against a quality frontline and racked up stats in the process. Genoa have yet to sign somebody that could seriously threaten his playing time. He has posted two tackles, two interceptions, 14 clearances, and four blocks.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for season finale Bani was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.
Impact Bani will be spared in this one as Genoa have nothing more to play for. He finishes with 23 tackles, 20 interceptions, 75 clearances and 11 blocks in 17 appearances (13 starting), with three clean sheets. Andrea Masiello or Johan Vasquez will join Leo Ostigard in the back Saturday.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Lazio match Bani (thigh) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.
Impact Bani sat out the previous game with a muscular issue, but it was not too severe. He is likely to be a bench option since the starters Nikola Maksimovic and Leo Ostigard are available for this one.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Verona Bani (undisclosed) was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Verona Monday.
Impact Bani was set to replace the suspended Leo Ostigard in the midfield, but he is out with an unspecified physical problem. The coach could opt to start the returning Domenico Criscito or move Johan Vasquez to the middle of the defense.
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will return versus Empoli Bani (thigh) will be available to play in Sunday's game against Empoli, coach Alexander Blessin announced.
Impact Bani is set to return after missing three games with a thigh strain and will be in contention to start with Nikola Maksimovic and Riccardo Calafiori. He has tallied six tackles, 43 clearances and three blocks in his last six appearances.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss time Bani suffered a flexor strain in the left thigh and will be re-evaluated in the next few weeks, Genoa announced.
Impact Bani hurt his thigh and not his calf as initially suspected. While the club did not issue a clear timetable, they expect him to miss multiple matches. Genoa could welcome back Domenico Criscito (calf) in the next game. Nikola Maksimovic and Andrea Masiello are also options to replace Bani.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves Roma game early Bani had two blocks and four clearances, won four duels and subbed off in the first half in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Roma due to an apparent calf injury.
Impact Bani had a solid outing but he got hurt right before intermission. He is headed with some tests. His replacement Leo Ostigard was sent off in the second half. The next men up in the back are Nikola Makimovic and Andrea Masiello, although Andrea Cambiaso and Domenico Criscito should both return next week, allowing the coach to move Johan Vasquez to the middle of the defense.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes seven clearances off bench Bani made three tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception during Monday's 6-0 loss against Fiorentina.
Impact Bani was brought at halftime as part of a triple substitution with his side already down three goals. Even with shorter playing time, the centre back once again racked up impressive numbers, which included a team-high seven clearances, being one of Genoa's few positives in such lopsided loss. With 38 clearances over his last four appearances, the centre back will hope to be back in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Udinese.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Udinese match Bani (thigh) has been included in Genoa's squad list to face Udinese Sunday.
Impact Bani was close to coming back for the previous match and is indeed available for this one. He has been out since early October due to two consecutive thigh injuries. He will try to unseat one of the defenders that featured in recent games. He has posted three tackles, seven interceptions and eight clearances in three matches.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out versus Roma Bani (thigh) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Roma Sunday.
Impact Bani reportedly resumed practicing regularly during the break, but he is not quite ready to play yet. Zinho Vanheusden is back from injury for this one and will join Davide Biraschi, Andrea Masiello and Johan Vasquez as the top defensive options.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to be available against Roma Bani (thigh) has been a full go in practice in recent days, Il Secolo XIX reports.
Impact Bani missed the most recent games due to a thigh injury of unspecified nature. He will resume being available next Sunday against Roma. He will try to challenge Davide Biraschi, Andrea Masiello and Johan Vasquez for the starting job. The recent coaching change might shake up the hierarchies. He has posted three tackles, seven interceptions, eight clearances and three blocks in three games.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Empoli Bani (thigh) will remain on the mend for Friday's game versus Empoli, Genoa announced.
Impact Bani has not played in nearly a month because of two separate thigh injuries. Davide Biraschi and Johan Vasquez got the start in the past game, with Andrea Masiello as the top backup in the defense.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Bani (thigh) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Venezia Sunday.
Impact Bani will miss his fourth game in a row because of a second thigh injury in a row. Domenico Biraschi, Johas Vasquez and Andrea Masiello will remain the top options in the back for Genoa Sunday.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Torino Bani (thigh) will not be called up for Friday's match versus Torino, coach Davide Ballardini announced.
Impact Bani picked up an unspecified thigh injury in the lead-up of the previous game, and the club has yet to clarify its nature. If available, Davide Biraschi will retain the starting job, otherwise they will turn to Andrea Masiello or tweak the formation.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Sassuolo game Bani picked up a new thigh problem in practice, but the preliminary issues ruled out serious injuries, Genoa informed.
Impact Bani had just shaken off a problem in the same area and will sit out at least one game, but his absence should not be prolonged. With Nikola Maksimovic and Zinho Vanheuseden also shelved, Andrea Masiello could return to the starting lineup in this one, unless the coach tweaks the scheme.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
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
