Genoa Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Junior Messias - Gets first start versus Cremonese Messias registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Messias got the nod for the first time in the season after looking good in his previous cameos and recorded new season highs in shots and crosses, thanks to the increased playing time. He replaced Aaron Marin in the XI in this case, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson moving to the wing. Newcomer Tommaso Baldanzi will also be in the mix at the position after recovering from an injury. Messias has notched at least one shot in four matches in a row, piling up seven attempts (three on target) and scoring once. Moreover, he has recorded one or more crosses in the last three tilts, accumulating six (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Fires four shots in Cremonese match Vitinha created one scoring chance and registered four shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Vitinha had a respectable offensive performance and filled the stat sheet, posting a new season high in corners and matching the one in shots, but the Genoa offense didn't break through in this one. He has notched at least one shot in 17 consecutive tilts, accumulating 36 attempts (13 on target) and scoring thrice in that span. Additionally, he has swung in multiple crosses in his last five appearances, piling up 17 (two accurate).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Marcandalli - Holds his own against Cremonese Marcandalli won one tackle and had five clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Marcandalli wasn't as busy as his teammates in the back, but still had a solid showing and put up numbers across the board defensively. He has registered one or more clearances in the last six titles, piling up 34 and adding five tackles (three won), seven interceptions and five blocks, with three clean sheets in that stretch. Instead, he failed to send in a cross after doing so in four straight fixtures.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Puts up strong numbers versus Cremonese Vasquez created two scoring chances and had two crosses (one accurate), 12 clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Vasquez led the defensive effort and also contributed offensively, posting a new season high both in clearances and crosses. He has registered one or more tackles in the last six matches, amassing 12 (eight won) and helping secure three clean sheets in that span. Additionally, He has posted at least one interception in three consecutive showings, racking up five, and maintained his season-long streak of games with at least one clearance and is averaging 4.68 per contest.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leo Ostigard - Logs five clearances against Cremonese Ostigard won one tackle and had five clearances, two blocks and one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Ostigard put up good numbers as usual, and his team managed to stifle the opponents in this one after conceding in three straight rounds. Ostigard has recorded four or more clearances in his last seven appearances, totaling 58, adding 11 tackles (six won), two interceptions and 10 blocks and contributing to three clean sheets over that span.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Subs in late versus Cremonese Baldanzi (calf) recorded two crosses (zero accurate), 16 passes and one chance created in 18 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Baldanzi debuted with Genoa after recovering from a calf injury and tried to provide a jolt in the final portion of the game, but he wasn't particularly effective. He might continue to be eased into action in the next couple of matches following a lengthy absence. He replaced Junior Messias in this one.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Keeps clean sheet versus Cremonese Bijlow made eight saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Bijlow was under fire throughout the game but managed to blank the opponents for the first time since joining in January and supplanting Nicola Leali between the sticks, tallying a new season high in saves. He had recorded six saves and allowed eight goals in the previous three fixtures. Up next, Genoa will face Torino at home next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Makes squad for Cremonese game Baldanzi (calf) has been called up for Sunday's fixture versus Cremonese.

Impact Baldanzi will be available to make his Genoa debut after nursing a calf problem for nearly two months. He'll likely make a couple of cameos before being seriously in contention for a starting job in a pair of positions. He had a limited role at Roma, starting twice in his last six showings, scoring once and adding eight shots (four on target), two chances created and three crosses (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Modrić saves AC Milan's blushes with late winner against lowly Pisa

Luka Modrić has scored a late winner to give AC Milan a 2-1 win over lowly Pisa in Serie A

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

GENOA-NAPOLI 2-3 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2025/26

FEBRUARY 9 • YOUTUBE

Morten Frendrup - Logs three interceptions in Napoli bout Frendrup created one scoring chance and registered four tackles (one won), one clearance and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Frendup assembled another impeccable defensive display, matching his season high in interceptions, even though his side allowed three goals. He has registered at least one tackle in all but one contest so far and has won one or more in the last five rounds, tallying 18 total tackles and 10 successful ones. He has logged five interceptions, seven clearances and four shots (two on target) over that span, scoring once.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Workmanlike outing versus Napoli Martin recorded five crosses (two accurate), two tackles (two won) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Martin was the usual presence on the wing but wasn't as menacing with his sharp left foot as in some of the previous matches. He didn't take a corner for the first time in six games. Instead, he created at least one chance for the 17th appearances in a row, totaling 48 key passes in that span, and maintained his season-long streak of tilts with multiple crosses and is averaging 7.2 deliveries (2.9 accurate) per fixture.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Struggles to get going in Napoli tilt Norton-Cuffy had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Norton-Cuffy put up small numbers across the board but didn't fully impose his will on the wing as he had in other circumstances. He notched one or more crosses and at least four crosses in the last three games, piling up four chances created and 15 deliveries (two accurate). Additionally, he has recorded at least one clearance in 16 straight showings, totaling 26.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Vítor Carvalho - Leads team in crosses against Napoli Vitinha drew three fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Vitinha was a big part of the offense and tallied his highest total of crosses since late October, but wasn't particularly precise. He has fired one or more shots in 16 fixtures in a row, amassing 32 attempts (11 on target), scoring thrice and assisting once over that span. Furthermore, he has swung in multiple deliveries in the last four games, racking up 12 crosses (one accurate), adding two key passes and two corners.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Finds the net versus Napoli Colombo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Colombo ended a three-game drought by pickpocketing an opposing defender and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie. He's up to six goals in the year. He has registered 14 shots (six on target), three chances created and five tackles (four won) in the last five rounds (all starts).

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ruslan Malinovskyi - Buries penalty in Napoli game Malinovskyi scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Malinovskyi extended his scoring streak to three matches with another successful set piece, this time from the spot, bringing his season total to five goals. He has sent in at least one cross in the last four tilts, totaling 11 deliveries (one accurate) and adding four chances created and four corners in that span. Moreover, he has fired multiple shots in three straight appearances, racking up 10 attempts (five on target).

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Bijlow - Gives up three goals in Napoli clash Bijlow made two saves and two clearances and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Napoli.

Impact Bijlow was beaten multiple times for the third match in a row and could have perhaps done a little more only on the first one, as he turned away a robust effort a little too centrally. He guessed right on a last-second penalty kick but couldn't keep it off the line. He has made six saves and surrendered eight goals since moving to Serie A. Genoa will face Cremonese away next Sunday in the next round.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

GENOA-NAPOLI 2-3 | HIGHLIGHTS | Hojlund Wins It with Last-Minute Penalty | SERIE A 2025/26

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Højlund rescues Napoli with dramatic 3-2 win over Genoa in Serie A

Rasmus Højlund has scored a last-gasp penalty to help 10-man Napoli win 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Where to Watch Genoa CFC vs. SSC Napoli: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Genoa CFC (14th in Serie A) and SSC Napoli (third) meet at Luigi Ferraris on Saturday at 12 p.m.Watch Serie A matches on Fubo! Use our link...

FEBRUARY 6 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tommaso Baldanzi - Unavailable versus Napoli Baldanzi (calf) won't be called up for Saturday's clash with Napoli, Genoa announced.

Impact Baldanzi hasn't played since late December because of a calf problem and suffered a small setback after joining Genoa, further postponing his return. He'll likely compete with Ruslan Malinovskyi and Vitinha once cleared.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pisa fires coach Alberto Gilardino after dismal run of 1 win in 23 games

Pisa has fired coach Alberto Gilardino after just one win in 23 Serie A games this season

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Leo Ostigard - Bought out from Rennes Ostigard is now permanently a Genoa player as the team picked up its option to buy early.

Impact Ostigard has been a day-one starter since coming back from Genoa on loan, recording four goals, one assist and 133 clearances in 17 matches and contributing to three clean sheets. He has been redeemed during the talks between the two clubs that led to the departure of Albert Gronbaek.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Serviceable outing against Lazio Ellertsson won one tackle and had one shot (zero on goal), three clearances and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Ellertsson continues to have the upper hand over Morten Thorsby in the midfield and put up small numbers on both ends. He has sent in one or more crosses in the last four fixtures, accumulating eight deliveries (two accurate), creating two chances and registering five tackles (two won) in that stretch. Furthermore, he has logged at least one clearance in the last four tilts, piling up six.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Martin - Mixed day in Lazio clash Martin created two scoring chances and had seven crosses (three accurate), one tackle (one won) and two corners in Friday's 3-2 loss against Lazio.

Impact Martin paced his team in deliveries as he often does and was a menace with his set pieces, but he badly misread a long ball on the other end, which eventually led to Lazio's second goal. He has launched at least six crosses in seven rounds on the trot, racking up 51 (20 accurate). Additionally, he has created one or more chances in his last six showings, amassing 47 and providing four assists over that span.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Modrić saves AC Milan's blushes with late winner against lowly Pisa

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