STEFANO STURARO NEWS

Will not return versus Bologna Sturaro (thigh) has been omitted from Genoa's call-ups for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Sturaro will sit out the third game in a row due to a nagging thigh injury. He closes his season with nine off-target shots, nine chances, 43 tackles and 26 clearances in 25 appearances. Both starters in the midfield are out for this one, the other being Milan Badelj, so Nicolo Rovella, Morten Frendrup, Pablo Galdames and Hernani are atop the pecking order in the role.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Napoli clash Sturaro (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Napoli, coach Alexander Blessin announced.

Impact Sturaro will be forced to skip another one due to tendinopathy. The gaffer said that either Pablo Galdames or Morten Frendrup will take his place in the midfield.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Juventus match Sturaro (thigh) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Juventus Friday.

Impact Sturaro did not pass a late fitness test and will miss the third game out of the most recent five due to a lingering thigh injury. Pablo Galdames is likely to fill in for him in the midfield. Hernani and Nicolo Rovella (thigh) will have better chances to see minutes sans Sturaro.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Juventus game Sturaro does not have great chances to play versus Juventus but will hinge on how he feels on game-day, coach Alexander Blessin informed.

Impact Sturaro has been playing through tendonitis, the coach revealed, therefore it is a matter of pain management. Pablo Galdames would likely get the nod in the midfield if Sturaro was unable to start or ruled out altogether.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early versus Sampdoria Sturaro created one scoring chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and committed one foul in 38 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Sampdoria before leaving with a thigh injury,...

Impact Sturaro stated that he has been dealing with some discomfort in the area for about a month and recently missed two matches. He will soon take some tests but he is in serious doubts for Friday's home game against Juventus. Pablo Galdames generally moves to pivot when Sturaro is unavailable, opening up a spot for either Manolo Portanova or Filippo Melegoni.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws five fouls versus Cagliari Sturaro sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won one of three tackles, had one interception and drew five fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Sturaro returned after missing two matches with an undisclosed injury and provided the usual hustle in the midfield. His backup Pablo Galdames stayed in the XI and moved to another role, with Filippo Melegoni dropping out of the formation. Sturaro is set to be a staple going forward. He has logged eight crosses (one accurate), nine tackles (five won), six interceptions and six clearances in the last five appearances. Genoa will face Sampdoria Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Cagliari game Sturaro (undisclosed) is expected to return in Sunday's match versus Cagliari, coach Alexander Blessin informed.

Impact Sturaro had an outside chance to be back for the previous game and appears to have gotten past the injury that cost him the last two fixtures. He could get the nod over Pablo Galdames in the midfield. He ahs recorded five crosses (one accurate), nine tackles (five won), five interceptions and eight clearances in the last five appearances.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Milan game Sturaro (undisclosed) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Milan Friday.

Impact Sturaro was poised to be a late call, although there was not much optimism he would return in this one. Pablo Galdames or Morten Frendrup will replace him next to Milan Badelj, although the latter can feature also in other roles. Hernani will be the top backup.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Milan match Sturaro might miss the second game in a row as coach Alexander Blessin stated that he is not fully fit yet in the pre-game presser.

Impact Sturaro was a late scratch for the previous match and he is dealing with an undisclosed muscular ailment. The coach stated that they are working to have him ready as soon as possible, but he did not specify whether he would be available Sunday. Pablo Galdames or Morten Frendrup would get the start in the midfield if Sturaro was held out or initially kept on the bench.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio game Sturaro (undisclosed) is missing from Genoa's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.

Impact Sturaro is a late scratch for unspecified reasons. With Nicolo Rovella still on the mend, Pablo Galdames or Morten Frendrup will join Milan Badelj in the midfield.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Torino Sturaro is available for Friday's home game against Torino following a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Sturaro will most likely replace Pablo Galdames in the XI, as he had started in the previous eight matches, where he recorded five chances, 21 crosses, 13 clearances and 14 tackles.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta game Sturaro sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of three tackles and had one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Empoli and will be suspended for one game du...

Impact Sturaro played strong defense in the midfield as per usual, but he was also booked for the tenth time this season. Nicolo Rovella is out for the next match as well, therefore Nadiem Amiri, Morten Frendrup or Hernani could get an opportunity to start Sunday versus Atalanta.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays strong defense Sturaro had one shot (off target), one cross, two interceptions, four tackles, two fouls and sustained two fouls in the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan on Friday.

Impact While the midfielder did not cause too much trouble on offense, his defense helped to stop Inter Milan from scoring at all. Sturaro is consistently a strong defender, but his crosses have been slowly going down recently. Hopefully he can get back on track against Empoli.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays aggressively on both ends Sturaro had four crosses, one interception, two tackles, five fouls and created one chance in the 1-1 draw with Salernitana on Sunday.

Impact Midfielders who are able to contribute on both the offensive and defensive ends are valuable on any squad. Sturaro fills this role well as both an aggressive crosser and tackler. It is likely he will maintain these numbers in the next match against Venezia.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes six corners in 0-0 draw Sturaro created two chances, sent 11 crosses (one accurate), took six corners, made two tackles (two won) and received one yellow card in the 0-0 draw with Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Sturaro offered very little outside of his role on set-pieces. The midfielder did not have a single chance himself, but he did at least set up a few chances for his teammates. Until he can start providing more offense, Sturaro is a set-piece player only and offers little value.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Spezia Sturaro served his one-game suspension in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Sturaro will be back for Sunday's home game against Spezia and will likely get the start over Hernani in the midfield. He has posted six tackles, six interceptions and two chances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card in Atalanta game Sturaro won two of two tackles, had four interceptions and one clearance and drew one foul in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta and will miss one match due to yellow-card accumulati...

Impact Sturaro had the usual gritty display in the midfield, but he will have to sit out one game. Hernani, Filippo Melegoni and Abdoulaye Toure will be candidates to replace him in the XI in January 6th's away match against Sassuolo.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Sampdoria Sturaro (thigh) took two off-target shots, created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and won two of two tackles in Friday's 1-3 loss to Genoa.

Impact Sturaro quickly returned to the starting XI after missing one game and put together a well-rounded stat-line contributing to both phases. He figures to be a regular in the midfield going forward. He has posted five shots, 14 tackles, ten clearances and three chances created in 11 games. Genoa will face Lazio away Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Sturaro (thigh) was named to the starting XI versus Sampdoria on Friday.

Impact Sturaro missed just one match due to his thigh problem. It will be the 12th start of the year for the midfielder who has garnered eight crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles (six won) and nine clearances in his prior 11 outings. Given his lack of offensive upside, Sturaro figures to offer mid-range fantasy value at best.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be back in derby Sturaro (thigh) was able to train with no limitations in the last couple of days and should be an option for Friday's game versus Sampdoria, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Sturaro missed the previous game, but his injury was minor and he should be available for this one. He has logged three shots, eight crosses, 12 tackles and nine clearances in ten matches (nine starts).

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PIcks up small thigh problem Sturaro is suffering from muscle fatigue in the biceps femoris of the left thigh and will be re-evaluated next week, Genoa announced.

Impact Sturaro will have to sit out the Juventus game, but the problem is not overly concerning and he could be back next week. Valon Behrami, Filippo Melegoni and Pablo Galdames are the top candidates to fill in for him in a rather gritty role.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sassuolo game Sturaro (undisclosed) has been included in Genoa's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Sturaro is available after sitting out four games due to an unspecified physical problem. He has a chance to see minutes because Hernani is missing in the midfield this one, although Abdoulaye Toure has better chances to start. He has recorded two crosses, four tackles and four clearances in three appearances so far.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to miss time Sturaro (undisclosed) was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Sturaro will skip the fourth game in a row as he recovered from an unspecified injury. Milan Badelj, Nicolo Rovella, Abdoulaye Toure and Hernani are the top choices in the midfield, and Pablo Galdames joins them for this game.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on the mend Sturaro (undisclosed) was omitted from Genoa's squad list to face Verona Saturday.

Impact Sturaro will skip the third game in a row while nursing an undisclosed physical problem. His absence opens up minutes in the midfield, which have been alternatively been absorbed by Abdoulaye Toure, Filippo Melegoni, Hernani and Manolo Portanova.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return versus Bologna Sturaro (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game against Bologna, Genoa announced.

Impact Sturaro will skip the second game in a row due to an unspecified physical problem. Abdoulaye Bakayoko and Filippo Melegoni have filled in for him in a primarily defensive role in the past two matches.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE