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Johan Vasquez - Wins three tackles versus Juventus Vasquez registered one cross (zero accurate), there interceptions and two clearances and won three of five tackles in Monday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Vasquez had a solid output while trying to plug several holes in the back throughout the game, setting a new season high in tackles. He has logged at least one interception in five contests on the trot, accumulating 13 and contributing to one clean sheet over that span. Furthermore, this marked his third game in a row with one or more crosses, for a total of eight (zero accurate), and tackles. He's averaging 4.4 clearances per match.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Messias - Sends in two crosses against Juventus Messias drew one foul and generated two crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and two tackles (one won) in Monday's 2-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Messias didn't have a particularly noteworthy showing but was still one of the most active men for his club, although Tommaso Baldanzi outplayed him off the bench. He has posted multiple tackles, totaling nine (four won), and at least one clearance, racking up five, in four tilts in a row, scoring once and adding two key passes and five crosses (one accurate) during that stretch. Instead, his three-game streak with at least one shot came to an end.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Holds his own in Juventus bout Ostigard won two of three tackles and had three interceptions, one off-target shot and eight clearances in Monday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Ostigard was very busy as usual in the back, but the Genoa defense collectively floundered in the first half. He has registered at least one interception in six straight games, piling up 13, adding six tackles (five won) and three blocks and contributing to two clean sheets over that span. He's averaging 7.2 clearances per match.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Turns the tide in Juventus tilt Baldanzi had two shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Baldanzi didn't fill the stat sheet, but brought a lot of energy off the bench, although his club didn't find a goal. He'll compete with Junior Messias the rest of the way. He has notched at least one cross in five showings in a row, totaling seven deliveries (one accurate) and posting three shots (two accurate), four chances created and six tackles (three won) during that stretch.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Passable showing versus Juventus Vitinha recorded three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner and won one tackle in Monday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Vitinha was one of the few positive contributors for his team, leading it in attempts alongside Aaron Martin, but he lacked touch in the box. He has registered at least one shot in 22 consecutive appearances, accumulating 46 attempts (15 on target) and netting five goals over that span. He has tallied two chances created, four crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last five contests.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Misses penalty kick versus Juventus Martin recorded three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners and had a PK saved in Monday's 2-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Martin returned to the XI after three tilts as Brooke Norton-Cuffy (thigh) was absent, filled the stat sheet thanks to a few set pieces and set a new season high in shots but failed to convert a spot kick that would have given his team some life late in the game. He has sent in at least one cross in every game so far, averaging 6.1 (2.1 accurate) per tilt. He has assisted once and added six corners, two tackles (one won) and five clearances in the last five contests.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Allows two goals in Juventus clash Bijlow recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Bijlow could do little on two close-range attempts by Gleison Bremer and Francisco Conceicao, as his defense was overwhelmed early, but he prevented the score from getting out of hand afterward. He has secured one clean sheet in five rounds, making seven saves and giving up 10 goals. Up next, Genoa will face Sassuolo at home Sunday.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus 2-0 Genoa: Bremer and McKennie help Spalletti's side close gap to Serie A top four Juventus' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were handed a boost after they beat Genoa to capitalise on the results around them.

APRIL 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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APRIL 6 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Will skip Juventus contest Norton-Cuffy (thigh) "won't be an option Monday, but his injury isn't too worrisome," coach Daniele De Rossi relayed.

Impact Norton-Cuffy needs some time to recover, as anticipated by the team after he bowed out of international duty. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of April 12's game with Sassuolo. Stefano Sabelli and Aaron Martin will soak up his minutes.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Maxwel Cornet - Will keep missing time Cornet (thigh) has yet to re-join his teammates in training, Genoa relayed.

Impact Cornet hasn't been able to recuperate during the break and will miss at least one more fixture. He's usually a deep option in multiple attacking roles behind Vitinha, Caleb Ekuban and Jeff Ekhator.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Doubtful for Juventus clash Norton-Cuffy (thigh) "returned early, but his recovery for the next match is improbable," Genoa announced.

Impact Norton-Cuffy is undergoing more tests, but his team anticipates sitting out at least one game. Stefano Sabelli is likely the favorite to replace him over Aaron Martin, given his recent performances and the difficult match-up.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Heading back early from national team Norton-Cuffy has been ruled out for an England U-21 game due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Norton-Cuffy has been forced to withdraw from international duties and is returning to Genoa to undergo further tests and assess the severity of the injury. Stefano Sabelli or Aaron Martin would replace him if he were unavailable or unfit to start against Juventus on April 6.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Season highs in shots and chances Malinovskyi had five shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Friday's 2-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Malinovskyi recorded a season high in both shots and chances created with five of each, but was unlucky to leave without a goal contribution, seeing one effort strike the woodwork while a big chance he created went unconverted. The midfielder has now gone six appearances without a goal or assist, a difficult stretch that follows a run of three goals and two assists in the six games prior.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Beaten twice in loss Bijlow had two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Bijlow was beaten twice and made only two comfortable saves from distance on the night. Since joining Genoa he has managed three clean sheets in nine games, though the schedule has been consistently tough, with this game being the only occasion he has conceded against a side outside the league's current top 10. Another stern test awaits April 6th when he faces Juventus.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A

Napoli has moved into second place in Serie A after a comfortable 1-0 win at Cagliari

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Maxwel Cornet - Ruled out for Udinese tilt Cornet hasn't been selected for Friday's game versus Udinese due to a thigh problem, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Cornet suffered a mild muscular injury in training and didn't make the squad list. He'll be assessed during the break ahead of April 6's match versus Juventus. He hasn't been deployed in five consecutive matches despite being available.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - DNP in Verona fixture Baldanzi (thigh) was an unused sub in Monday's 2-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Baldanzi was available after a mild thigh problem, but the coaching staff elected to give him a few more days before fielding him. Junior Messias, Ruslan Malinovskyi and Amorim got minutes over him, while Patrizio Masini was suspended. Baldanzi has registered one shot on target, five crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (two won) in three outings since heading to Genoa in January.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Wins three tackles in Verona match Ellertsson (back) drew three fouls and had four tackles (three won), two clearances and one block in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Ellertsson wasn't hindered by a recent knock and only contributed defensively, setting a new season high in tackles but snapping a six-game streak with at least one shot. He has notched at least one tackle in seven straight fixtures, totaling 14 (10 won) and adding four chances created, 10 clearances and five crosses (zero accurate) during that stretch.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Patrizio Masini - Will return versus Udinese Masini cleared a one-game suspension In Sunday's 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona.

Impact Masini will be eligible to play against Udinese on Friday. He has started just once, while Tommaso Baldanzi was missing, in recent months. He has assisted once and logged two chances created, five tackles (four won) and four interceptions in his last five outings.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Delivers one assist Martin assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Martin came off the bench in the 78th minute in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, delivering an assist for Leo Ostigard's headed goal. The versatile midfielder has taken on a substitute role recently, having started only once in the last five matches while recording one assist and three key passes during that span.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Scores one goal in win Ostigard scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Ostigard delivered a solid performance on both ends of the pitch in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, helping anchor the back line with eight clearances, three interceptions and strong aerial duels while also scoring his fifth goal of the season with a header on an assist from Aaron Martin. The Norwegian continues to be an important presence in the back line this season, combining physicality and positioning to stabilize the defense, recording 28 tackles, 19 interceptions and 171 clearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Finds net off bench Vitinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute...

Impact Vitinha came off the bench in the 59th minute in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, scoring just two minutes after entering the match with a superb strike from 30 meters. The forward has now scored in two straight matches as a substitute and continues to show he can deliver when called upon, consistently bringing determination and energy when entering the pitch.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Secures clean sheet Bijlow registered one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Verona.

Impact Bijlow kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona, making one save to secure the result and ending his run of two straight matches without a clean sheet. The goalkeeper has now made eight consecutive starts since arriving at the club, recording 21 saves, conceding 11 goals and keeping three clean sheets during that span. He will look to maintain that momentum against Udinese on Friday.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan trails city rival Inter by 8 points in Serie A title race after losing to Lazio

AC Milan has lost ground in the race for the Serie A title after a 1-0 defeat at Lazio left it eight points behind leader Inter Milan

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

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McTominay goal gives Napoli win over Cagliari and second place in Serie A

AC Milan trails city rival Inter by 8 points in Serie A title race after losing to Lazio