SALVATORE SIRIGU NEWS

Makes three saves in draw Sirigu had three saves and conceded one goal in the 1-1 draw with Salernitana on Sunday.

Impact Though the two squads both pushed aggressively on offense, Sirigu was able to make a big difference in keeping the match close. Though he broke his streak of two straight clean sheets, hopefully the goalkeeper can get back on track in the next match against Venezia.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Sirigu made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Genoa.

Impact Sirigu showed his usual poise between the sticks and even had luck by his side as Nicolo Zaniolo beat him with a powerful strike from the edge of the box in the 90th minute, but the what looked to be the game-winning goal was ruled out due to a foul earlier in the play. This was the second consecutive clean sheet for the goalkeeper and he'll try to make it three in-a-row during Feb. 13 home clash against Salernitana.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence

Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirt

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes zero saves in draw Sirigu made zero saves and received one clean sheet in the 0-0 draw against Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Sirigu had quite an uneventful day Saturday. The keeper was not tested once and it was a needed break after conceding six goals from twelve shots the game prior. Sirigu has had a rollercoaster of a season in terms of form, but he seems to be on yet another climb. Over his last five appearances, he is averaging, 4.6 saves and 1.6 goals against per 90 minutes in all competitions.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saves PK, concedes six in loss Sirigu made six saves, including a penalty, and conceded six goals during Monday's 6-0 loss against Fiorentina.

Impact Sirigu had a great start, stopping Dusan Vlahovic's penalty kick in the 11th minute with the match still scoreless. Then, things turned into a nightmare for the goalkeeper as the opposition found the back of the net three times each half. Clean sheets have been hard to come for Sirigu this season, but the high number of saves he usually makes provides him some fantasy upside for any matchup, which includes next Sunday's clash against Udinese.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Spezia Sirigu made eight saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Spezia.

Impact Sirigu performed well overall on Sunday, but he was beaten early on by a Simone Bastoni strike. Genoa have just one win this season, coming all the way back on Sept. 12, and they need to start putting together results soon to escape relegation. Next week Sirigu will face sixth-placed Fiorentina, which have scored 34 goals in 19 Serie A matches.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one goal Sirigu had six saves and conceded one goal in the 1-1 tie against Sassoulo on Thursday.

Impact Sirigu played one of his best matches of the season, but Sassoulo came out strong offensively. With a total of 28 shots attempted, there was a barrage trying to hit the net. With six saves, Sirigu tied the second most he's had in a single match this season, and it was enough to hold on.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in clean sheet Sirigu kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Sirigu helped Genoa earn a point by shutting out Atalanta on Tuesday. The clean sheet was the third in 19 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 60.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juve beats Cagliari to close gap on top 4 as Atalanta draws

Juventus has ended the year on a positive note by winning 2-0 at home to relegation-threatened Cagliari to close the gap to the top four

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes three in loss Sirigu conceded three goals and made two saves in Friday's 3-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Sirigu had a poor outing as he conceded three goals, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has now failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his last three appearances, but he has managed to rack up 15 saves while allowing eight goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Poor versus Sampdoria Sirigu had three saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed three goals in Friday's 1-3 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Sirigu had a rare blunder as he could not corral an easy shot at the beginning of the second half, and Francesco Caputo pounced to double his team's lead. He could do little on the other two goals. He has given up 34 goals, made 55 saves and kept two clean sheets in 17 matches. Genoa will face Lazio away Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Superb in Juventus clash Sirigu had ten saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Sirigu had one of the best performances by any goalkeeper thus far in the season, stopping several clear-cut shots and single-handedly keeping his team in the game. However, Juventus managed to break through twice anyway. He has kept just two clean sheets so far, making 52 saves and allowing 31 goals. Genoa will face Sampdoria Friday.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juve beats Genoa 2-0 amid spat between Allegri and Morata

Juventus managed to put aside its off-the-field problems as the Bianconeri beat relegation-threatened Genoa 2-0 in Serie A but coach Massimiliano Allegri had a touchline spat with...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes three goals against Milan Sirigu made two saves but conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Sirigu was beaten by a Junior Messias brace and a free kick from Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Wednesday, and it might not get any easier Sunday against Juventus, which have scored 20 goals in 15 matches this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Udinese Sirigu made three saves, two clearances and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Udinese.

Impact Sirigu preserved his second clean sheet of the season making three saves and one clearance. He now has 40 saves with 26 goals conceded. Genoa host AC Milan next on December 1.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in loss Sirigu made two saves and made two saves in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Sirigu had a poor outing as he allowed two goals, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has now collected one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing four saves and allowing four goals in the same time span.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Empoli Sirigu had one accurate keeper-sweeper and no saves and conceded twice in Friday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Sirigu caved on two hard-to-catch shots and did not record a single save in this one. He has kept just one clean sheet so far, allowing 24 goals and making 35 saves in 12 matches. Genoa will face Roma at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saddled with own goal Sirigu made three saves while registering an own goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Spezia.

Impact Sirigu continues to search for his first clean sheet of the season, this time costing himself the shutout. Still, the keeper is putting together a decent start to the year with 33 saves in 10 appearances while limiting the opposition to 22 goals.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three times against Torino Sirigu had three saves and gave up two goals in Friday's 2-3 loss to Torino.

Impact Sirigu paid the price for the defensive absences and Torino sliced the back-line at ease and hitting the net three times. He has allowed 21 goals and made 30 saves, with no clean sheets in nine games. Genoa will face Spezia away Tuesday.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in draw Sirigu made three saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Sirigu faced five shots and made three saves Sunday, in what was yet another underwhelming performance for the keeper. He hasn't had any exceptional performances, and has yet to find a clean sheet on the season. He's a poor option for Friday's trip to Torino.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in loss Sirigu made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Salernitana.

Impact Sirigu did not have a particularly positive outing Saturday as he allowed one goal, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of the seven appearances this season, but he has managed to produce 24 saves and allowed 16 goals in the same time span.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows three goals in draw Sirigu made four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Sirigu did not have a particularly positive outing between the sticks Saturday as he allowed three goals, which cost his side to tie the game. The keeper has yet to register a clean sheet this season in six appearances, but he has managed to produce 21 saves and conceded 15 goals in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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