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First Serie A assist Melegoni had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Melegoni entered the match in the 67th minute and set up Jeff Ekhator in the 83rd to assist Genoa's lone goal. The assist was the first in Melegoni's Serie A career and his first goal involvement since 2021 in Italy's top flight.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains thigh injury Melegoni has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his thigh, Il Secolo XIX informs.

Impact Melegoni will be out for three-to-four weeks to recuperate. He's not projected to have a significant role since Genoa signed multiple new players in the midfield.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up five crosses Melegoni had one shot (on goal) five crosses, one interception, two tackles, two fouls, created one chance and sustained four fouls in the 1-0 loss to Verona on Monday.

Impact After going down early, Melegoni unsuccessfully tried everything he could to equalize. The midfielder is an inconsistent crosser, though he has been seeing improvement lately. Maybe he can log a few more in the next match against Lazio.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in four crosses Melegoni had two shots (one on goal), four crosses, one interception, created one chance and sustained four fouls in the 0-0 draw with Empoli on Sunday.

Impact Both sides were taking every opportunity to try and make something happen on offense Sunday, but nothing ever came from it. Melegoni is not a frequent crosser, and has not managed a single one in his last five appearances. It is unlikely he will play like this in the next match against Atalanta.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Lazio Melegoni scored one goal on one shot on target in Friday's 3-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Melegoni came off the bench in the second half and found the back of the net with his only shot on target. The midfielder's playing time has been limited as of now as he has registered only two starts this season. He will push for more playing time after a positive offensive outing.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE