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Four saves in rare start Leali registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Leali got the nod between the posts for the first time in 17 games with survival already secured. He conceded after just six minutes but recovered well to make three saves. The goalkeeper had started the season as first choice, keeping four clean sheets in the opening 20 games, but lost his place after the January arrival of Justin Bijlow, making this his first appearance since then.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

No saves in defeat Leali had no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Como.

Impact Leali came on at halftime to replace an injured Justin Bijlow in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Como, entering the match already trailing and immediately facing pressure from a visiting attack looking to put the game to bed. Leali has recorded 55 saves, conceded 26 goals and kept four clean sheets in 21 appearances this season, with the injury to his Dutch teammate raising questions over who will start in goal for the final four matches of Genoa's campaign as they look to avoid a relegation battle. He will face Atalanta next Saturday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute versus Bologna Leali was an unused substitute during Sunday's 3-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Leali dropped to a backup job after the arrival of winter signing Justin Bijlow, who played the full match this time. That could now be the case for the remaining weeks in the first half of 2026, taking away Leali's fantasy value and leaving his numbers at 55 saves, 25 goals conceded and four clean sheets in 20 games this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Concedes once in draw Leali allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pisa.

Impact Leali allowed the game tying goal in the 38th minute as Genoa settled for a point Saturday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for seven saves over his last three starts which includes a sending off after just three minutes against Atalanta. Genoa head to AC Milan in their next match Thursday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Leali completed a one-match ban in Monday's 3-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Leali has been shaky but shouldn't have trouble reclaiming the starting job versus Pisa on Saturday, as Daniele Sommariva wasn't great in relief. He has allowed nine goals and made 18 saves in the last five matches. He has kept just one clean sheet in 16 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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