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Junior Messias - Subs in late against Cagliari Messias (calf) had three passes in eight minutes in Monday's 3-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Messias was inserted late in the game after being sidelined for a month by a calf injury. He'll deputize Vitinha, Morten Thorsby and Mikael Egill Ellertsson thank to his versatility going forward.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus moves into third place after beating Cremonese

Juventus has notched its highest score of the season in a 5-0 demolition of Cremonese

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Junior Messias - Bench option Messias (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Messias was deemed fit ahead of Monday's match and is now with the team, as the attacker has earned a spot on the bench. He has only appeared in four games all season as injuries remain an issue, hoping he can complete the second half of the season more fit.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Fit for Cagliari game Messias (calf) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Cagliari on Monday.

Impact Messias has shaken off his latest muscular problem that has cost him the past five matches and will add some depth in the midfield and up front. He has made just four bench appearances so far since he's been unable to stay healthy, logging two off-target shots, one inaccurate cross and three tackles (one won).

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Assists in draw Malinovskyi assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Malinovskyi picked up his second assist of the campaign after creating just one chance in the match. Since the third gameweek he has been a regular starter when available, contributing two goals, one from the spot, on 24 attempts along with 17 chances created.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Back-to-back on scoresheet Colombo scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Colombo scored in back-to-back matches for the first time this season and now has four goals and one assist across his last seven starts. During that stretch, he has taken 11 shots and created six chances.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Season high seven saves Leali had seven saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Leali was heavily involved, producing a season-high seven saves, including six from inside the box, though he conceded in stoppage time to Rafael Leao following a corner. The goal denied him a third clean sheet and his first since mid-October, with Cagliari up next Monday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

The last CRAZY Extra Time Minutes of Milan-Genoa | Wild Ending | Serie A 2025/26

JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Sebastian Otoa - Subs in late against Milan Otoa (lower leg) drew one foul and had one clearance and two blocks in seven minutes in Thursday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Otoa saw limited action after a bruise and helped his side secure the result late in the game. He'll return to the starting lineup over Alessandro Marcandalli versus Cagliari on Monday if he's not hampered by his physical problem in training in the next couple of days. He has notched one or more clearances in six straight tilts, amassing 32.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan saved by Genoa's missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw

AC Milan has missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it drew 1-1 with Genoa

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Sebastian Otoa - Good to go for Milan bout Otoa (lower leg) has been included in Genoa's squad list to face Milan on Thursday.

Impact Otoa has recovered enough to be an option from a tibial contusion, but he might drop to the bench in favor of Alessandro Marcandalli, as he's missed some practice time because of the ailment. He's coming off five consecutive starts, during which he has tallied three or more clearances in every fixture, amassing 31 and adding seven tackles (six won), five interceptions and seven blocks, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Divisive ex-Man City & Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli set to complete transfer to unlikely 14th club of journeyman career aged 35

Mario Balotelli is set to complete a transfer to the 14th club of his career as he closes in on a switch to Al-Ittifaq FC of Dubai. The form...

JANUARY 7 • goal

Divisive ex-Man City & Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli set to complete transfer to unlikely 14th club of journeyman career aged 35

Caleb Ekuban - Suffers thigh injury Ekuban sustained a left biceps femoris strain during his cameo against Pisa, Primo Canale reported.

Impact Ekuban came off the bench after back-to-back starts and will have to sit out multiple fixtures, as he's expected back in late January. Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo and Jeff Ekhator will divvy up the minutes in the attack going forward.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

GENOA-PISA 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Pisa Continue Unbeaten Run On The Road | Serie A 2025/26

JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE

Sebastian Otoa - Limps off late against Pisa Otoa had six clearances, one block and one cross (zero accurate) before departing Saturday's match versus Pisa at the 84th minute due to a possible muscular injury, Gianluca Di Mar...

Impact Otoa had another serviceable display in his fifth consecutive start but was unable to complete the game because of some discomfort. He'll need to be assessed ahead of Thursday's away game versus Milan. Alessandro Marcandalli would substitute for him if needed.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Concedes once in draw Leali allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pisa.

Impact Leali allowed the game tying goal in the 38th minute as Genoa settled for a point Saturday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for seven saves over his last three starts which includes a sending off after just three minutes against Atalanta. Genoa head to AC Milan in their next match Thursday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Leader in interceptions Vasquez took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately, created two chances, blocked a shot and made three interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pisa.

Impact Vasquez was active on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most chances created and clearances on the team while leading Genoa in blocks and interceptions during the draw. The defender has yet to have a goal involvement this season and has combined for six tackles, five interceptions and 13 clearances over his last three starts.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Fires two shots Malinovskyi took two off target shots and made two tackles (wiining one) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pisa.

Impact Malinovskyi was active on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most shots and tackles on the team during the draw. The midfielder has combined for two shots, five crosses and three tackles over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Frendrup - Contributes defensively Frendrup took an off target shot, made two interceptions, three tackles (winning two) and six clearances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pisa.

Impact Frendrup contributed defensively in the match finishing with the second most interceptions and clearances on the team while leading Genoa in tackles. The midfielder has yet to have a goal involvement this season and has combined for seven tackles, seven interceptions and 14 clearances over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Opens the scoring Saturday Colombo scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times inaccurately during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pisa.

Impact Colombo opened the scoring after 15 minutes before subbing out of the match in the 76th. The goal was the first since November 29th for Colombo as he made his first start over Genoa's last three matches Saturday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - DNP in Roma match Thorsby (shoulder) didn't feature in Monday's 3-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Thorsby was available after a minor shoulder injury but wasn't inserted, as the coach turned to some youngsters as the game got out of hand quickly. He'll split duties with Mikael Egill Ellertsson and Ruslan Malinovsky as box-to-box in the coming games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Leali - Clears suspension Leali completed a one-match ban in Monday's 3-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Leali has been shaky but shouldn't have trouble reclaiming the starting job versus Pisa on Saturday, as Daniele Sommariva wasn't great in relief. He has allowed nine goals and made 18 saves in the last five matches. He has kept just one clean sheet in 16 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ROMA-GENOA 3-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Roma Seals Hat-Trick in Seventeen Minutes | SERIE A 2025/26

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Roma 3-1 Genoa: De Rossi suffers defeat on return to Stadio Olimpico Roma moved up to fourth in Serie A after comfortably defeating Genoa 3-1, as boss Daniele De Rossi tasted defeat on his return.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

First-half blitz sends Roma into top four of Serie A with 3-1 win over Genoa

Roma has closed the gap on Serie A's leading pack with a 3-1 win over Genoa

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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