Genoa Team News - Soccer

Koni De Winter - Turns good shift in versus Lecce De Winter registered one tackle (one won), six clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact De Winter continued to fill in for Mattia Bani (thigh) in the middle of the defense and had another good game, although his team conceded on a PK. He'll move to right-back once the teammate returns. He has notched six tackles (four won), three interceptions, 28 clearances and three blocks in his last five starts, contributing to one clean sheet.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Logs four interceptions versus Lecce Sabelli created one scoring chance and recorded two tackles (one won), one clearance and four interceptions in Friday's 2-1 win versus Lecce.

Impact Sabelli got the call over Brooke Norten-Cuffy to replace Mattia Bani, with Koni de Winter moving to center-back, and was sturdy but didn't attack a lot. The starter isn't dealing with a severe injury and could be back after the break. He has registered eight crosses (zero accurate), seven tackles (five won), five interceptions and 14 clearances in his last five showings (four starts) but also didn't play in two of the last four rounds.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrizio Masini - Wins three tackles against Lecce Masini drew two fouls and recorded three tackles (three won), one block and two clearances in Friday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact Masini was back in the XI after Milan Badelj started over him last week and was instrumental in containing the opponents. The coach has gone back and forth between the two midfielders. He has logged three crosses (one accurate), 19 tackles (12 won), seven interceptions and 13 clearnaces in the last six fixtures.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Will miss Juventus game Martin registered five crosses (one accurate), three clerances, two tackles (zero one) and one corner and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Martin paced his club in deliveries as usual but was less effective than in past matches and will miss the first tilt after the break due to yellow-card accumulation. Alan Matturro or Brooke Norton-Cuffy will replace him at left-back.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Takes three shots versus Lecce Pinamonti had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one clearance and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Pinamonti couldn't hit the net for the fourth match in a row but was more active than in the previous ones and co-led his side in attempts along with Fabio Miretti. He has notched four shots (zero on target), two chances created, two crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (zero won) during the ongoing dry spell.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Provides two assists in Lecce tilt Malinovskyi assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Malinovskyi shined in his first start of the season a month after recuperating from a serious ankle injury, setting up Fabio Miretti twice, first with a little ball over the top and then with a timely through pass. The strong showing should help him earn a regular role especially while Genoa are dealing with some absences up front.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Miretti - Scores brace against Lecce Miretti scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Miretti had his best performance of the season, as he was clutch twice in the box, hitting the net first on an acrobatic finish and then by duping a pair of defenders with a pirouette. He had found the target just once before this game. He has posted seven shots (three on target), five chances created, nine crosses (two accurate) and four corners in the last five games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Beaten by PK in Lecce game Leali recorded one save and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win versus Lecce.

Impact Leali had mostly an easy day at the office but couldn't secure a clean sheet due to a surgical PK by Nenad Krstovic. He has kept one in the last five rounds, conceding four goals and making seven saves. Genoa will face Juventus away on March 29.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Miretti scores landmark double as Genoa beats Lecce

A first-half brace from Fabio Miretti has given Genoa a 2-1 win over Lecce in Serie A

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Junior Messias - Absent versus Lecce Messias (undisclosed) won't be available Friday, coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Messias will skip the second contest in a row due to a minor muscular injury. Jeff Ekhator, Alessandro Zanoli and Ruslan Malinovskyi will pick up the slack since Vitinha (calf), Caleb Ekuban (thigh) and Maxwel Cornet (thigh) are also missing.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Will sit Lecce game Ekuban suffered a thigh injury against Cagliari and will be re-evaluated during the break, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Ekuban showed well in his return to the starting lineup but got hurt and won't be available for the next game. Usual starter Andrea Pinamonti will return to the XI.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Out for a while Cornet suffered a flexor strain against Cagliari, Mediaset informed.

Impact Cornet will attempt to recover during the break but isn't a lock to be ready for the Juventus game on March 29. Alessandro Zanoli and Jeff Ekhator will pick up the slack.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Miretti - Draws four fouls against Cagliari Miretti generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Miratti did a little bit of everything and picked up stats on both ends in the tightly contested game. He has registered four shots (one on target), four key passes, seven crosses (two accurate) and three tackles (one won) in the last five rounds, with no goal contributions.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Posts nine clearances versus Cagliari Vasquez won one of two tackles and had one interception, nine clearances and one block in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Vasquez held up under pressure for the most part and piled up stats in the process, as he frequently does. He has recorded 10 tackles (four won), nine interceptions, four clerances, and 31 clearances in the last five contests, helping blank the opponents once.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Koni De Winter - Solid versus Cagliari De Winter recorded two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (one won), one interception and eight clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.

Impact De Winter moved to the middle of the defense to substitute for Mattia Bani and had an okay display, even though the whole defense was caught off-guard on the Cagliari goal. He left a good opportunity on a header on the table on the other end. He has scored once and posted five tackles (three won), two interceptions, 22 clearances and two blocks in his last five displays, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Puts up numbers in Cagliari bout Martin recorded 11 crosses (four accurate), three key passes, three tackles (all won) and five corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Martin led his side in multiple offensive categories in a slow game from that standpoint thanks to a few precise set pieces. He has assisted once in the last five games, recording 10 chances created, 33 crosses (11 accurate), 17 corners and 14 tackles (eight won).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Dishes helper in Cagliari game Ekuban assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Ekuban drew a rare start over Andrea Pinamonti and capitalized on it by teeing Maxwel Cornet with a pinpoint low-driven feed after escaping down the right wing. He's up to three assists in the season, all coming in the last four matches, where he has added three shots (one on target), three key passes and one cross (one accurate).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Strikes and subs off against Cagliari Cornet scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created before exiting Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari at the 75th minute du...

Impact Cornet punched it home attacking the far post on a cross by Caleb Ekuban right after the interval but had to leave later on, clutching the back of his thigh. He'll be assessed before Friday's game versus Lecce. Alessandro Zanoli and Ruslan Malinovskyi would potentially absorb his minutes.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Concedes once versus Cagliari Leali recorded no saves and gave up one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Leali was beaten by Nicolas Viola from close range early in the first half and was never called upon afterward. He has kept one clean sheet, allowed four goals and made nine saves in the last five rounds. Genoa will host Lecce on Friday.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham-loanee Cornet on song to rescue point for Genoa at Cagliari

On-loan West Ham winger Maxwel Cornet has bagged his second goal in four games to give Genoa a point away at Cagliari in Serie A

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Junior Messias - Will miss Cagliari match Messias didn't make the trip to Sardinia out of precaution due to some muscular discomfort, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Messias picked up an ailment in training, and the team played it safe since he has missed a lot of time this year. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of the Lecce game. Jeff Ekhator and Maxwel Cornet will pick up the slack since Vitinha (thigh) and Morten Thorsby (calf) are absent too.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Koni De Winter - Logs 10 clearances in draw De Winter made two tackles (one won), 10 clearances and one block during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact De Winter returned to the team after being an unused substitute on the previous match and did a great job at the heart of the defense. The center-back imposed his will over opposing forwards and racked up more clearances than in any other appearance this year. He'll hope this performance helps him to remain in the lineup for upcoming matches.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Bani - Will skip a pair of matches Bani has been diagnosed with a left biceps femoris strain, Genoa relayed.

Impact Bani is expected to return after the next international break if the rehab goes well, skipping the fixtures versus Cagliari and Lecce. Stefano Sabelli, Alan Matturro and Sebastian Otoa will soak up his minutes.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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