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Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Doubtful for Juventus clash Norton-Cuffy (thigh) "returned early, but his recovery for the next match is improbable," Genoa announced.

Impact Norton-Cuffy is undergoing more tests, but his team anticipates sitting out at least one game. Stefano Sabelli is likely the favorite to replace him over Aaron Martin, given his recent performances and the difficult match-up.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Heading back early from national team Norton-Cuffy has been ruled out for an England U-21 game due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Norton-Cuffy has been forced to withdraw from international duties and is returning to Genoa to undergo further tests and assess the severity of the injury. Stefano Sabelli or Aaron Martin would replace him if he were unavailable or unfit to start against Juventus on April 6.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Season highs in shots and chances Malinovskyi had five shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Malinovskyi recorded a season high in both shots and chances created with five of each, but was unlucky to leave without a goal contribution, seeing one effort strike the woodwork while a big chance he created went unconverted. The midfielder has now gone six appearances without a goal or assist, a difficult stretch that follows a run of three goals and two assists in the six games prior.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Beaten twice in loss Bijlow had two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Bijlow was beaten twice and made only two comfortable saves from distance on the night. Since joining Genoa he has managed three clean sheets in nine games, though the schedule has been consistently tough, with this game being the only occasion he has conceded against a side outside the league's current top 10. Another stern test awaits April 6th when he faces Juventus.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A

Napoli has moved into second place in Serie A after a comfortable 1-0 win at Cagliari

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Maxwel Cornet - Ruled out for Udinese tilt Cornet hasn't been selected for Friday's game versus Udinese due to a thigh problem, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Cornet suffered a mild muscular injury in training and didn't make the squad list. He'll be assessed during the break ahead of April 6's match versus Juventus. He hasn't been deployed in five consecutive matches despite being available.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - DNP in Verona fixture Baldanzi (thigh) was an unused sub in Monday's 2-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Baldanzi was available after a mild thigh problem, but the coaching staff elected to give him a few more days before fielding him. Junior Messias, Ruslan Malinovskyi and Amorim got minutes over him, while Patrizio Masini was suspended. Baldanzi has registered one shot on target, five crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (two won) in three outings since heading to Genoa in January.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Wins three tackles in Verona match Ellertsson (back) drew three fouls and had four tackles (three won), two clearances and one block in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Ellertsson wasn't hindered by a recent knock and only contributed defensively, setting a new season high in tackles but snapping a six-game streak with at least one shot. He has notched at least one tackle in seven straight fixtures, totaling 14 (10 won) and adding four chances created, 10 clearances and five crosses (zero accurate) during that stretch.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Patrizio Masini - Will return versus Udinese Masini cleared a one-game suspension In Sunday's 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona.

Impact Masini will be eligible to play against Udinese on Friday. He has started just once, while Tommaso Baldanzi was missing, in recent months. He has assisted once and logged two chances created, five tackles (four won) and four interceptions in his last five outings.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Delivers one assist Martin assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Martin came off the bench in the 78th minute in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, delivering an assist for Leo Ostigard's headed goal. The versatile midfielder has taken on a substitute role recently, having started only once in the last five matches while recording one assist and three key passes during that span.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Scores one goal in win Ostigard scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Ostigard delivered a solid performance on both ends of the pitch in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, helping anchor the back line with eight clearances, three interceptions and strong aerial duels while also scoring his fifth goal of the season with a header on an assist from Aaron Martin. The Norwegian continues to be an important presence in the back line this season, combining physicality and positioning to stabilize the defense, recording 28 tackles, 19 interceptions and 171 clearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Finds net off bench Vitinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute...

Impact Vitinha came off the bench in the 59th minute in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, scoring just two minutes after entering the match with a superb strike from 30 meters. The forward has now scored in two straight matches as a substitute and continues to show he can deliver when called upon, consistently bringing determination and energy when entering the pitch.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Secures clean sheet Bijlow registered one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Verona.

Impact Bijlow kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, making one save to secure the result and ending his run of two straight matches without a clean sheet. The goalkeeper has now made eight consecutive starts since arriving at the club, recording 21 saves, conceding 11 goals and keeping three clean sheets during that span. He will look to maintain that momentum against Udinese on Friday.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan trails city rival Inter by 8 points in Serie A title race after losing to Lazio

AC Milan has lost ground in the race for the Serie A title after a 1-0 defeat at Lazio left it eight points behind leader Inter Milan

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Mikael Ellertsson - Starting on Sunday Ellertsson (back) is getting the nod in Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Ellertsson didn't endure serious consequences after picking up a knock last week and will man one of the wings, as he's done consistently for the last two months. Stefano Sabelli is handling the other one, while Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Aaron Martin reside the bench. Ellertsson has posted eight shots (one on target), four crosses (zero accurate) and nine tackles (six won) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Available for Verona game Baldanzi (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's bout against Verona.

Impact Baldanzi will return after skipping one fixture because of a mild thigh problem and will likely begin as a sub after starting twice before the hiccup, as he was a late call and didn't have a clean week of training. His replacement, Patrizio Masini, is suspended, so he'll split duties with Ruslan Malinovskyi, Junior Messias and Amorim. He has launched at least one cross in his three Genoa appearances, amassing five deliveries (one accurate) and logging four key passes and one shot on target during that stretch.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Probable for Verona contest Ellertsson (back) didn't need tests and has practiced regularly ahead of Sunday's fixture against Verona, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Ellertsson got banged up last week but avoided substantial issues and might be able to continue starting, as he has done in the last nine matches. He has logged at least one shot, amassing nine (one on target), and one tackle, totaling 10 (seven won) in six straight appearances, adding four chances created, eight clearances and five crosses (zero accurate) over that span. Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Stefano Sabelli, and Aaron Martin could soak up his minutes if he weren't 100 percent.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Five crosses Sunday Sabelli generated five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Sabelli started Sunday's match, just his sixth start of the season and his first since Jan. 18. He recorded a season-high five crosses, although none were accurate, and he took his first two corners of the season. He contributed well on the defensive end too as he recorded three clearances, one interception, one tackle and one blocked shot as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patrizio Masini - Assists winner Sunday Masini assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Masini, who was an unused sub in each of the last three matches, started versus Roma Sunday. He made the most of his first start since Dec. 8 as he assisted Vitinha's match-winning goal in the 80th minute. It marked Masini's first goal contribution of the season. He played well on the defensive end too, recording three clearances, two interceptions, one tackle and one blocked shot across his 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Bags winner versus Roma Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Vitinha subbed onto the pitch in the 75th minute with the score tied at 1-1, and just five minutes later scored the match-winning goal with a strike assisted by Patrizio Masini. It was the only shot he took in the match and he added one chance created and one accurate cross in his 15 minutes off the bench. He now has four goals and one assist across 26 appearances this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Scores opener Sunday Messias scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Roma.

Impact Messias opened up the scoring Sunday with a converted penalty in the 52nd minute. He has now scored three goals this season, all of which have come in his last seven appearances. He fired two shots on target in the victory, tying a season high, and he also created a chance for the third time in his last four appearances. He put in good work on the defensive end too, recording two tackles, two interceptions, one clearance and one blocked shot before being subbed off in the 64th minute for Ruslan Malinovskyi.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Concedes once Sunday Bijlow recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Roma.

Impact Bijlow had an easy day Sunday as he only faced one shot on target throughout the match, an Evan N'Dicka goal in the 55th minute. It marked his first match since joining Genoa where he did not make a save. Next up he heads to Verona on Sunday, a side which has scored just 22 goals through 28 matches this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Unused sub in Roma clash Norton-Cuffy (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Roma.

Impact Norton-Cuffy was cleared after a small thigh injury, but the staff acted very cautiously and didn't field him, also considering the flow of the game. He'll start over Stefano Sabelli and Aaron Martin against Verona on Sunday if he has a clean week of training.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Otoa - DNP in Roma contest Otoa (ankle) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Roma.

Impact Otoa returned from an ankle injury but wasn't needed, as the three starters managed to go the distance. He'll compete with Nils Zatterstrom to be the top backup behind Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Ostigard and Johan Vasquez the rest of the way.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan wins Derby della Madonnina 1-0 to cut Inter's lead in Serie A to 7 points

AC Milan isn’t ready to yield to city rival Inter Milan in the Serie A title race

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

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McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A

AC Milan trails city rival Inter by 8 points in Serie A title race after losing to Lazio

AC Milan wins Derby della Madonnina 1-0 to cut Inter's lead in Serie A to 7 points