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Junior Messias - Scores off bench against Bologna Messias scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Bologna.

Impact Messias notched the last of the three impressive goals that sealed the home team's comeback, as he dribbled towards the box and placed a shot to the far post in stoppage time of the win. He played 35 minutes as a substitute, which represented his longest league appearance of the season so far, but the offensive production could help him push for more action going forward. While he's a talented attacker, he has struggled to stay fit and find consistency, and he had failed to score in over a year before Sunday's goal.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Scores off bench in victory Malinovskyi scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-2 win over Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Malinovskyi replaced Jeff Ekhator in the 55th minute and made the score sheet through a long-range free-kick shot in the 62nd against Bologna. After a period of ups and downs during the first few months of the campaign, Malinovskyi is now in good form with one goal and two assists over his last four appearances. Additionally, he took a few set pieces from Aaron Martin in the last match.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Marcandalli - Delivers two assists in win Marcandalli assisted twice to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minu...

Impact Marcandalli made a rare attacking impact, winning an aerial ball that led to the 78th-minute equalizer and providing the final pass before Junior Messias' individual play in stoppage time. The contributions opened the defender's assisting count after 16 matches played in the 2025/26 Serie A season. He's usually more reliable in terms of passes and clearances, but his five chances created over the last three games are an interesting sign for his fantasy upside.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Otoa - Records own goal in win Otoa had an own goal and one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Bologna.

Impact Otoa found himself in the way of Nadir Zortea's pass and sent the ball into his own net in the 47th minute of Sunday's clash. Other than that, the center-back added to his totals of 39 clearances, eight interceptions and 11 blocks in eight appearances (six starts) during the current campaign. He was included in a three-man back line but could head back to a bench role for upcoming fixtures given that regular starter Leo Ostigard will be back from suspension.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Unused substitute versus Bologna Leali was an unused substitute during Sunday's 3-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Leali dropped to a backup job after the arrival of winter signing Justin Bijlow, who played the full match this time. That could now be the case for the remaining weeks in the first half of 2026, taking away Leali's fantasy value and leaving his numbers at 55 saves, 25 goals conceded and four clean sheets in 20 games this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Concedes twice to Bologna Bijlow had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 win against Bologna.

Impact Biljow made his first start for Genoa after transferring from Feyenoord, and it was a mixed outing as he denied a pair of chances but was beaten by a distance shot and an own goal during the first half. He's expected to remain the first-choice option over Nicola Leali for the rest of the campaign, in which case he could aim for better results as part of a team that had allowed less than two goals in four straight games before the last one. Up next is a road meeting with Lazio's 14th-ranked attack.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Ekuban - Available against Bologna Ekuban (thigh) has been named in Genoa's squad list for Saturday's tilt versus Bologna.

Impact Ekuban has recovered from a thigh injury that cost him three matches and will be an extra option up front, in addition to Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo and Jeff Ekhator. He has been used as a super-sub for most of the campaign. He has assisted once and notched three shots (one on target), two chances created and one assist in his last five showings (one start).

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Transfers to Genoa Baldanzi is headed to Genoa on a loan with an option to buy from Roma.

Impact Baldanzi departs Roma to seek more consistent minutes following the arrivals of Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz, but he'll have to wait to debut, as coach Daniele De Rossi stated that he's dealing with an injury. He has been sidelined for more than a month. He has scored once and added 24 shots (five on target), six chances created and 11 crosses (four accurate) in 19 appearances (nine starts). He'll divvy up minutes with Ruslan Malinovskyi, Vitinha and Mikael Egill Ellertsson at his new stop, as he can handle multiple roles.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nils Zatterstrom - Joins Genoa Zatterstrom has moved to Genoa on loan with an option to buy from Sheffield United.

Impact Zatterstorm struggled to find minutes in the Championship this campaign, while he previously broke out at Malmo, recording 10 tackles, five interceptions and 19 clearances in five appearances in the UEFA Europa League in 2024/2025. He'll compete with Alessandro Marcandalli and Sebastian Otoa to round out the defense.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Transfers to Genoa Bijlow has signed a six-month contract with a three-year option with Genoa after leaving Feyenoord.

Impact Bijlow heads to Italy after losing the starting job in the last two seasons since he missed extended time because of injury, and the club went in another direction. He allowed 14 goals and kept eight clean sheets in 17 matches in 2023/2024 before getting hurt. He's expected to eventually supplant Nicola Leali, who might man the sticks for a couple more matches while his new teammate adjusts to his new surroundings.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Onana - Unused sub in Parma game Onana (AFCON) wasn't fielded in Sunday's 0-0 against Parma.

Impact Onana returned to the bench following international duties but didn't get any minutes, as has been the case in most matches so far this season. He'll compete with Patrizio Masini for backup duties behind the regulars in the midfield going forward.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - DNP in Parma fixture Cornet (thigh) stayed on the bench for Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact Cornet was available after missing four matches because of his second muscular injury in short order but will have to wait to resume getting minutes. He'll likely be used as a striker behind Vitinha and Lorenzo Colombo in the current scheme.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Suspended for Bologna match Ostigard had eight clearances, committed two fouls and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Ostigard contributed to the second clean sheet in a row but put up numbers in just one defensive category and won't be available versus Bologna on Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. Sebastian Otoa will likely take his place in the middle of the defense.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Joi Nuredini - Subbed in on Sunday Nuredini recorded no stats in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Nuredini replaced Lorenzo Colombo in the 89th minute and recorded no touches. This was Nuredini's first senior appearance and he has shined for the U20 team with five goal contributions in nine games this campaign.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Plays full game Martin generated seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact Martin recorded the most crosses in his team, created one chance and also made one clearance and one tackle. He has now created 14 chances across the last six games and also assisted twice.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Registers clean sheet Leali made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact Leali made 26 passes and registered his fourth clean sheet of the campaign. He has now accumulated 12 saves and two clean sheets in the last three games after two really poor performances. Next, he takes on Bologna, who have netted five times in the last three games.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dream debut for Donyell Malen with Roma. Füllkrug ends goal drought in Milan victory

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JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Maxwel Cornet - Likely to return versus Parma Cornet (thigh) "has re-joined his teammates in practice and is fully on track to be called up for Sunday, although he'll be a long shot to get some minutes," coach Daniele De Rossi...

Impact Cornet has recuperated from his latest injury, which sidelined him for the past five contests, but might have to wait for a while before getting some substantial playing time. He has featured only in four matches (one start), notching three shots (two on target), four key passes and seven crosses (two accurate). He'll back up Vitinha and Lorenzo Colombo offensively.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Onana - Available after international duties Onana "has battled the flu after returning from AFCON but should be fine for Sunday," coach Daniele De Rossi informed.

Impact Onana headed back to Italy after making it to the Round of Eight with Cameroon. He'll resume providing depth in the midfield if he shakes off the illness, but he has appeared just once off the bench so far due to a few separate absences and because there are a few options ahead of him in the depth chart.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Scores in home win Ostigard scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 3-0 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Ostigard scored his fourth goal in the season in the 78th minute to seal Genoa's win. The centerback also led his side in clearances as usual. He now has 121 clearances in 15 starts.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Scores against Cagliari Frendrup scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-0 win versus Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute.

Impact Frendrup scored his first goal in the season in the 75th minute to double Genoa's lead. The midfielder also helped on defense with the second-most clearances (four). He did receive his third yellow card in the proccess, though.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Assists opener in win Malinovskyi assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Malinovskyi created Lorenzo Colombo's opener with his third assist in the campaign. The midfielder also took a season-high three shots during the win. He's been a regular piece in the squad and started in all but three games so far.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Scores opener in win Colombo scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Colombo scored his third goal in a row and fifth in the campaign in the seventh minute to open the count. The forward led Genoa with his second-most shots in the season. That was his 14th start in 20 appearances.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Keeps clean sheet in win Leali made three saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Leali made three or more saves for the 10th time in 19 starts. The goalkeeper logged his third clean sheet to help Genoa win at home. He will now look to keep the momentum at Parma on Sunday.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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