OCTOBER 8, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Olivier Giroud: match-winning goalkeeperA mad ending at Stadio Luigi Ferraris saw both 'keepers sent off, and Milan's emergency stand-in Giroud make a dramatic last-gasp save
Giroud's save saves Milan! | Wild Ending | Genoa-Milan | Serie A 2023/24
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Morten Frendrup - Quiet versus MilanFrendrup won four duels and one of two tackles, drew one foul, and had one interception in Saturday's 0-1 defeat against AC Milan.
ImpactFrendrup didn't have many opportunities to attack in a tight game against a top team. He'll go back to a more dynamic role once Milan Badelj and Kevin Strootman return. He has assisted twice and added 20 tackles, six interceptions, and two key passes in the past five contests. Genoa will visit Atalanta on October 22.
OCTOBER 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Johan Vasquez - Wins seven duels versus MilanVasquez had two shots (zero on goal), one block, two clerances, and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus AC Milan.
ImpactVasquez was pretty good in the back and attacked a few times as he starred as a left-back in this one. He has seen consistent minutes, while his role has fluctuated depending on the formation. He has recorded 12 tackles, 13 clearances, and four crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.
OCTOBER 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Radu Matei Dragusin - Solid in Milan contestDragusin had five clearances, two blocks, and two interceptions, and won three duels in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.
ImpactDragusin held his own against a high-wattage frontline, but Genoa didn't resist for the whole game. He has registered eight interceptions, 23 clerances, and four tackles in the past five matches. Genoa have kept just one clean sheet so far.
OCTOBER 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mattia Bani - Busy in the back against MilanBani had six clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss against AC Milan.
ImpactBani 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
Ruslan Malinovskyi - Silent versus MilanMalinovskyi won two duels and generated two crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 0-1 defeat against AC Milan.
ImpactMalinovskyi got the start but didn't put up better numbers relative to previous tilts, as he's seemingly still rounding into shape. He's being used in a more defensive role than in past seasons, which affects his production. He has registered three off-target shots, four crosses (one accurate), and one key pass in six appearances (four starts).
OCTOBER 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
