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Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Questionable for Inter tilt Norton-Cuffy (thigh) isn't dealing with a major issue but might miss Sunday's game versus Inter, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Norton-Cuffy has avoided a muscular lesion but could be spared for a match or two to avoid more severe problems. He'll be evaluated throughout the week, and he'd have to train fully at least once to be selected. Aaron Martin and Stefano Sabelli would replace him if needed.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan loses at home and Loftus-Cheek hospitalized after collision with Parma goalkeeper

AC Milan loses more ground to city rival Inter Milan after a 1-0 loss to Parma at home

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Subdued showing against Torino Malinovskyi had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner and won of three tackles in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Malinovskyi wasn't productive offensively even though his team scored three goals. He split the burden with Tommaso Baldanzi, who's a fine reference point as well. Malinovskyi has sent in at least one cross in the last six rounds, racking up 14 deliveries (one accurate) and logging three goals and 11 shots (five on target) in that stretch. In addition, he has posted multiple tackles in the last five matches, totaling nine and winning six of them. Instead, he failed to create a chance for the first time in a month.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Takes two shots in Torino tilt Ellertsson won one tackle and had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Ellertsson moved to the right wing in this one, but his production is steady regardless of his role. He has tallied at least one shot, accumulating five (zero on target) and one tackle, totaling five (four won) in the last five fixtures, adding three chances created and four crosses (zero accurate).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Active on both ends versus Torino Vasquez had two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and six clearances in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Vasquez was reliable as usual in the back and had some room to attack with Torino in ten men, posting a new season high in crosses. He has logged multiple clearances in nine games in a row, piling up 44 and adding 11 interceptions and 11 blocks, with four clean sheets in that stretch. Instead, his streak of performances with at least one tackle stopped at six.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Marcandalli - Quality shift in Torino contest Marcandalli won one tackle and recorded one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Marcandalli put up decent numbers while helping his side secure its second consecutive clean sheet. He has tallied at least one clearance in the last eight matches, accumulating 40 and adding eight interceptions and five blocks over that span. Moreover, he has recorded one tackle (all won) in each of the last three fixtures.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Solid outing versus Torino Ostigard had five clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 win against Torino.

Impact Ostigard wasn't challenged much, as Genoa pulled the strings, and recorded five clearances for the third contest in a row, maintaining his season-long streak alive. He's averaging 7.4 per match. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the last four rounds, registering six tackles (two won), two interceptions and five blocks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Closes Torino contest late Messias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in 25 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Messias didn't draw his second start in a row, as the coach went with Tommaso Baldanzi over him, but put his name in the stat sheet by easily beating the goalie after pickpocketing an opponent deep into enemy territory. He has fired at least one shot in five straight fixtures, amassing eight attempts (four on target), scoring twice and posting two chances created and six crosses (one accurate) over that span. Additionally, he has notched one or more tackles in the last three tilts, totaling four and winning two of them.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Hits the net versus Torino Ekuban scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Ekuban got his first start over Vitinha in 2026 and made the most of his increased minutes, finding the target with a clinical finish from inside the box, doubling his team's lead in the first half. He has scored twice in his last five appearances, adding seven shots (three on target), two key passes and one cross (zero accurate).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Rarely tests by Torino Bijlow registered two saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Torino.

Impact Bijlow closed the gap on Duvan Zapata well early in the second half and didn't need to intervene much more throughout the game, securing his second clean sheet in a row. He has given up eight goals and made 16 saves in five matches since heading to Serie A. Up next, Genoa will face Inter away Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Scores and subs off versus Torino Norton-Cuffy scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's win over Torino before leaving at the 71st minut...

Impact Norton-Cuffy bagged his second goal of the season as he was the quickest to react to a loose ball in the box following a save by the opposing goalie, firing it home, but he felt something in the back of his thigh on a shot in the second half and was unable to continue. He's poised to be examined ahead of Saturday's game versus Inter. Aaron Martin or Stefano Sabelli would take his place in the XI if he were unavailable.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Otoa - Picks up ankle injury Otoa will miss Sunday's fixture versus Torino because of an ankle problem, Genoa announced.

Impact Otoa will be re-evaluated ahead of the ensuing contests, although he was a late call for this one, so the problem might not be too severe. He has been the top defensive deputy lately, but hasn't been needed and has played just once in the last six rounds. Nils Zatterstrom will be bumped up in the hierarchy without Otoa.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lecce wins again to move clear of Serie A relegation zone

Lecce has beaten Cagliari 2-0 to move clear of the Serie A relegation zone

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Napoli fights back twice in 2-2 draw with Roma. Donyell Malen gets another brace

Donyell Malen scores his second brace in a row for Roma but host Napoli twice comes from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw in Serie A

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

CREMONESE-GENOA 0-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Stalemate at the Zini | SERIE A 2025/26

FEBRUARY 15 • YOUTUBE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Lively showing in Cremonese tilt Norton-Cuffy won two of four tackles and registered one shot (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Norton-Cuffy had his most productive display in the past month, tallying a new season high in chances created, but it wasn't enough to power his team to victory. He has recorded at least one key pass and four or more crosses in four bouts in a row, accumulating seven chances created and 21 deliveries (six accurate) in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Gets first start versus Cremonese Messias registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Messias got the nod for the first time in the season after looking good in his previous cameos and recorded new season highs in shots and crosses, thanks to the increased playing time. He replaced Aaron Marin in the XI in this case, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson moving to the wing. Newcomer Tommaso Baldanzi will also be in the mix at the position after recovering from an injury. Messias has notched at least one shot in four matches in a row, piling up seven attempts (three on target) and scoring once. Moreover, he has recorded one or more crosses in the last three tilts, accumulating six (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Fires four shots in Cremonese match Vitinha created one scoring chance and registered four shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Vitinha had a respectable offensive performance and filled the stat sheet, posting a new season high in corners and matching the one in shots, but the Genoa offense didn't break through in this one. He has notched at least one shot in 17 consecutive tilts, accumulating 36 attempts (13 on target) and scoring thrice in that span. Additionally, he has swung in multiple crosses in his last five appearances, piling up 17 (two accurate).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Marcandalli - Holds his own against Cremonese Marcandalli won one tackle and had five clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Marcandalli wasn't as busy as his teammates in the back, but still had a solid showing and put up numbers across the board defensively. He has registered one or more clearances in the last six titles, piling up 34 and adding five tackles (three won), seven interceptions and five blocks, with three clean sheets in that stretch. Instead, he failed to send in a cross after doing so in four straight fixtures.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Puts up strong numbers versus Cremonese Vasquez created two scoring chances and had two crosses (one accurate), 12 clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Vasquez led the defensive effort and also contributed offensively, posting a new season high both in clearances and crosses. He has registered one or more tackles in the last six matches, amassing 12 (eight won) and helping secure three clean sheets in that span. Additionally, He has posted at least one interception in three consecutive showings, racking up five, and maintained his season-long streak of games with at least one clearance and is averaging 4.68 per contest.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Logs five clearances against Cremonese Ostigard won one tackle and had five clearances, two blocks and one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Ostigard put up good numbers as usual, and his team managed to stifle the opponents in this one after conceding in three straight rounds. Ostigard has recorded four or more clearances in his last seven appearances, totaling 58, adding 11 tackles (six won), two interceptions and 10 blocks and contributing to three clean sheets over that span.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Subs in late versus Cremonese Baldanzi (calf) recorded two crosses (zero accurate), 16 passes and one chance created in 18 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Baldanzi debuted with Genoa after recovering from a calf injury and tried to provide a jolt in the final portion of the game, but he wasn't particularly effective. He might continue to be eased into action in the next couple of matches following a lengthy absence. He replaced Junior Messias in this one.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Keeps clean sheet versus Cremonese Bijlow made eight saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Bijlow was under fire throughout the game but managed to blank the opponents for the first time since joining in January and supplanting Nicola Leali between the sticks, tallying a new season high in saves. He had recorded six saves and allowed eight goals in the previous three fixtures. Up next, Genoa will face Torino at home next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Makes squad for Cremonese game Baldanzi (calf) has been called up for Sunday's fixture versus Cremonese.

Impact Baldanzi will be available to make his Genoa debut after nursing a calf problem for nearly two months. He'll likely make a couple of cameos before being seriously in contention for a starting job in a pair of positions. He had a limited role at Roma, starting twice in his last six showings, scoring once and adding eight shots (four on target), two chances created and three crosses (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Modrić saves AC Milan's blushes with late winner against lowly Pisa

Luka Modrić has scored a late winner to give AC Milan a 2-1 win over lowly Pisa in Serie A

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

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AC Milan loses at home and Loftus-Cheek hospitalized after collision with Parma goalkeeper

Lecce wins again to move clear of Serie A relegation zone

Napoli fights back twice in 2-2 draw with Roma. Donyell Malen gets another brace

Modrić saves AC Milan's blushes with late winner against lowly Pisa