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Lorenzo Venturino - Available versus Milan Venturino (knee) has been called up for Sunday's clash with Milan.

Impact Venturi will be at his coach's disposal for the first time in the campaign after recovering from an off-season knee injury. He'll deputize Stephan El Shaarawy and Junior Messias, especially at first. Venturio spent the second half of the previous campaign at Roma, notching four off-target shots, six chances created and 28 crosses (eight accurate) in 10 appearances (one start).

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elias Havel - Selected for Milan match Havel (ankle) has been included in Genoa's squad list to face Milan on Sunday.

Impact Havel will return after missing nearly a month due to an ankle injury. He has yet to debut this campaign because of multiple physical problems. He'll provide some depth in a few attacking roles. Havel has tallied 16 goals and four assists in 33 games with TSV Hartberg last year.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Plays full game versus Lecce Ellertsson (ankle) created two scoring chances and had three clearances, one interception and one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Ellertsson soldiered through an ankle problem and had an okay outing on both ends, as he usually does, posting a new season-high in interceptions. He has tallied at least one tackle in ten straight matches, totaling 21 (15 won) and adding 19 crosses (three accurate), eight key passes and five shots (one on target) in that stretch, with one goal and one assist. Instead, Ellertsson didn't record any clearances for the first time in eight tilts in this one.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Milutin Osmajic - Nets early against Lecce Osmajic scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Osmajic opened the scoring in the 11th minute while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The goal was the first since October 10th for the forward as he's combined for four shots, two chances created and a cross over his last three starts.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Involved in both goals Messias had an assist and scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and creating five chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Messias set up Milutin Osmajic in the 11th minute before scoring himself in the 28th to play a role in both Genoa goals while leading his side in chances created. The goal involvements were the first since October 10th for Messias as he's combined for three shots, six chances created and two crosses over his last three appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Six saves in win Bijlow allowed a goal while making six saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Bijlow allowed a goal in the 40th minute but was backed with two goals as Genoa came away with all three points. The match broke a streak of two straight clean sheets for Bijlow as he's combined for 15 saves over his last three starts. Genoa take on AC Milan next weekend.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Piles up defensive stats Vasquez had five interceptions, nine tackles (winning seven) and eight clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Vasquez was a part of the Genoa back line that conceded once during the win, leading his side in interceptions, tackles and clearances. The defender has combined for 12 tackles, eight interceptions and 27 clearances over his last three starts.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Fit to start against Lecce Ellertsson (ankle) is included in Genoa's starting lineup for Sunday's Serie A clash against Lecce after recovering from an ankle problem.

Impact Ellertsson has made a quick recovery from his ankle issue, having resumed regular training Saturday before being cleared to start against Lecce. The midfielder retains his usual place in the lineup despite earlier concerns about his fitness. He has recorded 20 tackles (16 won), 18 crosses, six chances created and 18 clearances across his last nine appearances, while contributing one goal and one assist during that stretch.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Likely for Lecce contest Ellertsson (ankle) has recovered quickly and trained regularly Saturday, Genoa relayed.

Impact Ellertsson avoided severe ankle problems and should be at least an option for Sunday's clash with Lecce, but it remains to be determined whether he'll start as usual or if the coach will turn to Mario Mitaj or Stephan El Shaarawy since he's not 100 percent. Ellertsson has notched at least one take in nine straight fixtures, totaling 20 (16 won) and adding 18 crosses (two accurate), six key passes and 18 clearances in that span, with one goal and one assist.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Racks up stats in Juventus clash Ostigard recorded 16 clearances, three blocks and one interception in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Juventus.

Impact Ostigard and the rest of the Genoa defense held up for the entire game despite being under pressure in the second half, securing their second straight clean sheet. Ostigard posted a new season in clearances and has recorded four or more in every fixture so far, accumulating 67 while also notching 18 blocks, five interceptions and six blocks (three on target). Furthermore, this was his eighth outing on the trot with at least one tackle, for a total of 12 (six won).

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Marcandalli - Helps stop Juventus on Wednesday Marcandalli registered one interception, one off-target shot and five clearances and won two of two tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Juventus.

Impact Marcandalli has been starting in every other game lately, rotating with Sebastian Otoa, and was instrumental in shutting down the opponents in the upset win. He has recorded at least one clearance in every round, accumulating 28 and posting 12 tackles (five won), five interceptions and four blocks over that span.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Impressive outing versus Juventus Vasquez registered 14 clearances, two blocks and two interceptions and won three of three tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Vasquez had his best display yet, routinely stifling the opponents, setting a new season high in clearances and contributing to his second consecutive clean sheet. He has tallied at least three clearances in eight straight appearances, amassing 42 and adding 13 tackles (seven won), six blocks and five shots (one on target) in that stretch, with one goal. Additionally, this marked his fifth match in a row with one or more interceptions (10 total).

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Mitaj - Productive showing against Juventus Mitaj had three tackles (one won), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Mitaj played more than one half despite coming off the bench, replacing Mikael Egill Ellertsson early and assembling his busiest performance yet, even though he had gotten more minutes in the previous round. He appears to have become the third wing-back in the pecking order behind Ellertson and Kingsley Ehizibue, but David Puczka and Stefano Sabelli are also in the mix.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Active in Juventus game Vitinha registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two interceptions and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Juventus.

Impact Vitinha drew a fairly rare start in this one, as he hadn't gotten the nod since the second round, and put together a complete performance in the final third. He has to tussle for minutes with Junior Messias, Lorenzo Colombo and Stephan El Shaarawy. Vitinha has recorded one or more clearances in his last three outings, piling up four while also logging two off-target shots, two chances created and four crosses (two accurate) over that span.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Wiafe - Subs in late versus Juventus Wiafe (thigh) completed one pass, committed one foul and had two clearances in eight minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Wiafe didn't miss time after leaving early in the previous game, but played very little in this one. He'll face more competition with Djibril Sow returning from injury and Tommaso Baldanzi re-entering the rotation, considering also Amorim, Hamed Traore and Morten Frendrup. He has tallied at least one clearance in the last four contests, racking up six and adding two tackels (two won), four interceptions and two key passes over that span.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Djibril Sow - DNP in Juventus match Sow (thigh) didn't star in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Sow worked his way back from a thigh injury but wasn't rushed into action, as his teammates fared well from the get-go in this one. He'll likely start over Amorim once he's completely fit. He has put up at least one key pass, totaling eight, and three corners, totaling 22 (seven accurate) in his last three displays, providing one assist.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kingsley Ehizibue - Finds the target in Juventus clash Ehizibue (thigh) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Juventus.

Impact Ehizibue got the call despite missing the previous two matches and opened the scoring early with a strong finish from the right-hand side of the box, aided by a deflection. It's his first goal of the season. He left a little early but appeared to have simply run out of gas. Ehizibue has logged five shots (one on target), five crosses (zero accurate) and seven clearances in five outings (four starts).

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Scores and assists against Juventus Baldanzi scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Juventus.

Impact Baldanzi resumed starting amid some rotation after going unused for three consecutive matches and powered his side to an upset win, setting up Kingsley Ehizibue with a tidy feed and hitting the net with an alert finish from the middle of the box. He had no goal contribution prior to this tilt. He also led his side in deliveries and set a new season high. Baldanzi has taken at least one shot in nine straight appearances, totaling nine (two accurate) and adding four chances created, four corners and three tackles (zero won) over that span.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Keeps clean sheet against Juventus Bijlow had four saves and didn't concede in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Juventus.

Impact Bijlow was under fire in the second half but managed to turn away every attempt on goal, securing his second clean sheet in a row and in the season. He has allowed 13 goals and made 28 saves in nine rounds. Up next, Genoa will face Lecce away Sunday.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Late own goals help Inter Milan beat Venezia 2-0 in Serie A while AC Milan loses 4-2

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OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Mikael Ellertsson - Bows out early against Juventus Ellertsson left Wednesday's match versus Juventus at the 41st minute due to an apparent ankle injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Ellertsson recorded just one off-target shot during his time on the pitch, as he rolled his ankle relatively early and couldn't make it to the first half. He'll take the tests in the coming days ahead of Sunday's home game versus Lecce. Mario Mitaj replaced him in this one.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kingsley Ehizibue - Starts against Juventus Ehizibue (thigh) is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Juventus.

Impact Ehizibue is back from a thigh injury that kept him out of the previous two fixtures and returns straight to the starting XI after completing full training. He had established himself as a regular starter before the setback.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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Late own goals help Inter Milan beat Venezia 2-0 in Serie A while AC Milan loses 4-2