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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

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

Will take part in AFCON Onana has been inserted in Cameroon's squad list for AFCON 2025.

Impact Onana hasn't played much this season, making just one appearance off the bench, also due to multiple injuries, but he has been called up anyway and won't be an option for a few Serie A fixtures.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Verona bout Onana (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Onana returned after two matches but didn't get minutes, as has been the case in most matches so far, since he has made just one 12-minute-long cameo. He'll continue backing up Ruslan Malinovskyi, Morten Frendrup and Morten Thorsby, fighting for playing time with fellow backups Patrizio Masini, Nicolae Stanciu and Albert Gronbaek.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Onana (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Verona.

Impact Onana is in better shape after dealing with a thigh issue and is set to return from a two-game absence. He has made just one 14-minute outing off the bench so far, producing one chance and one block while being left unused on four other occasions. Despite his recovery, he is only expected to find a place on the bench as he remains a depth option in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Verona match Onana (thigh) returned to full training early in the week, Genoa announced.

Impact Onana is in better shape after dealing with a thigh issue and is set to return from a two-game absence. He has logged just one 14-minute-long appearance off the bench so far, logging one chance and one block, and has been an unused sub four times. He'll likely remain a deep option in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Cagliari match Onana (thigh) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Cagliari.

Impact Onana will remain sidelined through the break because of muscle fatigue. He has made just one brief appearance off the bench since joining, and all the other midfielders are currently healthy.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Fiorentina match Onana (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Onana picked up an injury in training and will be re-evaluated during the break. He has logged just 12 minutes so far, as he missed time shortly after joining, and there are several options ahead of him in the depth chart in the midfield. Genoa will be without him and Ruslan Malinovskyi (suspension), likely leading to more playing time for Morten Thorsby, Patrizio Masini, Nicolae Stanciu, Junior Messias and Albert Gronbaek.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature in Napoli game Onana (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Onana was good to go after nursing a thigh problem, but the starters played most of the game, and Morten Thorsby came off the bench before him. He'll have to exploit his sparse opportunities to earn a bigger role.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench spot Sunday Onana (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Napoli.

Impact Onana has been dealing with a thigh injury but is finally fit to play again, with the defender earning a spot on the bench to face Napoli. He has yet to appear all season and is set for a minor role, only starting two of his nine appearances last campaign.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Napoli bout Onana (thigh) has made Genoa's squad list to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Onana will be available for the first time since returning to the team and will provide depth behind Patrizio Masini and Morten Frendrup in the midfield. He featured nine times (two starts) in the second half of last season, posting two key passes, 12 tackles, four interceptions and seven clearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay on the mend Onana (thigh) "will be out for a pair of weeks due to a flexor injury," coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Onana got hurt shortly after joining and will sit out one or two more fixtures. Patrizio Masini, Morten Frendrup, Albert Gronbaek and Ruslan Malinovskyi will continue to patrol the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Como fixture Onana "picked up a physical problem and won't be available Monday," coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Onana is headed for some tests after getting hurt in training and will have to wait for his second debut with Roma. He'll be a deputy once he's healthy. Patrizio Masini and Morten Frendrup have seen the lion's share of minutes at the position in the first two rounds.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Genoa Onana is headed back to Genoa on loan with a conditional obligation to buy from Trabzonspor.

Impact Onana reunites with the team with which he logged nine appearances (two starts) in the second half of the previous campaign, recording 12 tackles, two key passes, seven clearances and four interceptions. He'll likely have a similar role since Genoa haven't lost any key midfielders during the summer.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Napoli clash Onana (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Onana was back from a three-game absence, but the coach made different choices, fielding Junior Messias and Lior Kasa over him. He'll face more competition next week as Morten Thorsby will return from suspension. He has gotten the nod just once since joining, but the gaffer has started giving more chances to the backups, as Genoa have nothing on the line.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Napoli meeting Onana (undisclosed) "has healed from his injury and will be selected for Sunday," coach Patrick Vieira stated.

Impact Onana will return after sitting out three matches due to a muscular problem and will provide depth in the midfield, which won't have Morten Thorsby (suspension), Fabio Miretti (shoulder) and Ruslan Malinovskyi (ankle), increasing his chances of seeing minutes. He has come off the bench in all but his last five outings, recording two key passes, one cross, nine tackles (six won) and seven clearances.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will keep missing time Onana (thigh) "won't be called up for Monday. We hope he nd the other injured players will be able to play a game or two games before the end of the season," coach Patrick Vieira a...

Impact Onana will skip the third contest in a row on Monday against Milan, but his issue isn't overly worrisome, and he could return for the ensuing fixtures. He's been a rotational piece in the midfield since joining, starting just once in his seven outings.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing injury Onana won't be involved in Sunday's match versus Como, coach Patrick Vieira announced

Impact Onana was a late scratch midweek and hasn't been able to recuperate, although his problem isn't believed to be too severe. He has been a rotational piece in the last couple of months, starting just once since joining in January. His absence could lead to more minutes for the starters and the other deputies like Milan Badelj, Lior Kasa and Lorenzo Venturino.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Genoa Onana has joined Genoan on loan with an option to buy from Besiktas, the clubs announced.

Impact Onana wasn't having a consistent role in Turkey and previously starred for several sides, including Olympique Marseille, Lens, Bordeaux and Lens. He'll add depth to a midfield that's particularly green behind the starters. He notched one assist, eight shots (three on target), 23 tackles and 11 interceptions in 13 Ligue 1 matches (five starts) in 2023/2024.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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