Genoa Team News Page 3 - Soccer

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

It took Donyell Malen 26 minutes to mark his arrival in Roma

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Parma vs Genoa Prediction and Betting Tips | January 18th 2026 Parma will entertain Genoa at Stadio Ennio Tardini in Serie A on Sunday. I Crociati are 14th in the standings with 22 points, three more tha...

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

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

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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...

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