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Fiorentina gets what it wanted for Christmas. Its first Serie A win of the season

Fiorentina has finally secured its first Serie A win of the season by beating Udinese 5-1

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Expelled immediately against Atalanta Leali received a straight red card after three minutes in Sunday's meeting with Atalanta.

Impact Leali got caught in no man's land on a counter, also due to a blunder by a teammate, and fouled Daniel Maldini, who had escaped a pair of defenders, outside the box. He'll be disqualified for next Monday's away game versus Roma. Daniele Sommariva took his place as his top deputy, Benjamin Siegrist, is currently nursing a finger injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in loss Leali made six saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Leali maybe could've done a little better when Yann Aurel Bisseck beat him in the 6th minute. On the other hand, Lautaro Martinez's finish for the goal that double the opposition's lead seemed impossible to stop. The goalkeeper then bounced back during the second half, making multiple stops that enabled his team to get back in contention but it wasn't enough for Genoa to salvage a point here. With multiple goals allowed in more than half of the games he played this season, Leali will have another tough challenge on Dec. 21 as his team hosts Atalanta.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in win Leali made five saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win against Udinese.

Impact Leali contributed five saves in the victory, though he conceded for the seventh consecutive appearance. He has surrendered 12 goals and made 22 saves over that run, with both clean sheets coming at home. He now prepares for a challenging matchup against Inter Milan on Sunday.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in Verona game Leali had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Leali conceded on an early tap-in by Rafik Belghali after being forced into a difficult save and then turned away multiple shots on target, registering his highest number of saves since late October. He has made 12 in the last five matches and has surrendered nine goals, with three clearances and no clean sheets. Up next, Genoa will face Udinese away next Monday.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals against Cagliari Leali had two saves and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Leali could do little, as Cagliari scored thrice from point-blank range. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in six matches, surrendering 10 goals and making 13 saves over that span. Up next, Genoa will host Verona on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Leali registered one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Leali has now gone four consecutive Serie A matches without a clean sheet, managing just one save in Sunday's game. It would have been a good opportunity for a stronger defensive showing against a Fiorentina side averaging less than one goal per league match. Leali and the Genoa back line will look to regroup and respond after the international break.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves, one goal conceded Leali made three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact For a third consecutive appearance, Leali has logged multiple saves to compensate for at least one goal conceded. But unlike the previous two games, he did not allow multiple goals.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in loss Leali made two saves and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Cremonese.

Impact Leali didn't have much collaboration from the defensive line ahead of him as he saw Federico Bonazzoli appearing unmarked inside the six-yard box in both goals scored by the opposition. With multiple goals allowed in five of his last six starts, the goalkeeper is experiencing a rough start of campaign.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two in loss Leali made five saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Torino.

Impact Leali had multiple nice interventions here but in the 63rd minute he was betrayed by teammate Stefano Sabelli's legs that sent the ball into his own net. And, in the 90th minute, when both sides appeared settled for the draw the goalkeeper saw Guillermo Maripan volleying a corner kick home from point-blank range. That's now four of the last five games with multiple goals allowed for Leali, who will try to bounce back during Wednesday's clash against Cremonese.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks grass in Parma tilt Leali had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Leali was untested in this one, as his side completely pulled the strings, although with no end product. He blanked the opponents for the second time in the campaign. He has allowed nine goals and made 14 saves so far. Genoa will face Torino away Sunday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in 2-1 defeat Leali registered three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Leali conceded for the fifth Serie A game in a row and hasn't kept a clean sheet since the opening day. He has made at least three saves in three of his last four matches. This season he has conceded nine goals while only making 14 saves.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three against Lazio Leali registered two saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Leali was in for a rough outing Monday, recording only two saves but allowing three goals in the loss. This is now four straight games with no clean sheet for the keeper after earning one in their opener. He will hope to turn this around against Napoli on Sunday, although that is unlikely.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Allows late game winner Leali allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Leali allowed two second half goals including the game winner from the penalty spot in the 99th minute. The keeper has allowed four goals while making nine saves over his last three starts with a home match against Lazio next on the schedule.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in draw Leali recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Leali allowed one goal while making three saves against Como in the draw. He was beaten in the 13th minute with a long-range shot. Next, he'll face off against Bologna, a team with only one goal in three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Leali registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Leali allowed one goal in the 73rd minute as he was beaten by a short-range header following a corner kick. The goalkeeper made only two saves against Juventus. Next, he'll face off against Como, a team that's scored twice in two games.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Lecce Leali recorded one clearance and no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Leali had an easy day at the office as his side pulled strings even though it didn't manage to score. Benjamin Siegrist challenged him during the summer, but he has remained the starter. He has kept 10 clean sheets in 29 matches in the past campaign. Lecce will face Juventus at home next Sunday.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals in Atalanta clash Leali had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Leali returned on goal after Benjamin Siegrist started last week and had an okay showing and avoided blunders, but his defense wasn't on point in this one, and the quality of the adversaries did the rest. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in four displays, giving up eight goals and making 13 saves. Genoa will face Bologna away in the last round.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Leali registered four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Leali conceded two unlucky second half goals Monday as he was beaten by a deflected shot before falling victim to an own goal in Genoa's 2-1 defeat at the hands of AC Milan. Over his last five appearances, Genoa's No. 1 goalkeeper has made 15 saves and four clearances while averaging just one goal concession per appearance and recording two clean sheets. Leali's next challenge is likely to come Sunday when Genoa travel to take-on league leaders Napoli.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in loss Leali had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Como.

Impact Leali made no more than two saves for the 10th time in 27 starts, as Genoa ended up with the road loss. The goalkeeper has 10 clean sheets over that span. He will now look to bounce back in a tougher matchup against Milan on Monday.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in defeat Leali made four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Leali made four important saves to keep Genoa in contention but that was not enough to secure a point against Lazio on Wednesday after they went down to ten men in the 22nd minute. Leali's performance was a bright spot in an otherwise challenging match for the team. He will try to rebound against Como on Sunday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another clean sheet Leali made it back-to-back clean sheets by blanking Verona in a 0-0 draw Sunday.

Impact The Genoa goalkeeper faced an onslaught and successfully staved it off, making three saves officially but also organizing Genoa's defense well. It's unlikely he makes it three in a row next Monday against Lazio, a team which has put in 53 goals in Serie A this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet on Friday Leali made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Friday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Leali had another display of safety here but also had luck by his side as he saw Rui Modesto's equalizer being ruled off due to an offside deep into second half's stoppage time. That's now nine clean sheets and just 23 goals allowed over 24 starts this season for the goalkeeper, who's been definitely one of Genoa's most pleasant surprises.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in defeat Leali had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Leali registered at least five saves for a sixth time this season. Despite the loss, this also marked the seventh consecutive game that he limited opponents to no more than one goal. Up next for Genoa is a meeting with Udinese on Friday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten by PK in Lecce game Leali recorded one save and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win versus Lecce.

Impact Leali had mostly an easy day at the office but couldn't secure a clean sheet due to a surgical PK by Nenad Krstovic. He has kept one in the last five rounds, conceding four goals and making seven saves. Genoa will face Juventus away on March 29.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Fiorentina gets what it wanted for Christmas. Its first Serie A win of the season