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Udinese vs Genoa 2-2: Sottil’s Job at Risk

October 1, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Genoa came minutes away from posting back-to-back Serie A wins for the first time in over two years, but Udinese spoiled their party. Albero Gilardino's men were 2-1 up at halftime of an enthralling encounter at Dacia Arena, only to relinquish that lead in stoppage time.

Things are heating up ahead of the weekend, with the capital derby. Sarri had claimed Roma would be playing a ‘friendly’ in their encounter against Praha.

Jose Mourinho Unhappy with His Treatment at Roma

October 1, 2023 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A

Roma manager Jose Mourinho is having difficulties reconciling with the notion that the media and fans have identified him as the main culprit for his side's disastrous Serie A start. While the media remains in the business of pointing fingers, the only thing that concerns Giallorossi supporters is their team's abysmal form at the beginning of the new campaign.

Mourinho Admits to ‘Worst’ Start But Reminds his Credentials

September 29, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Roma fell against Genoa and have now picked up just five points from their first six Serie A matches for the first time since the 2010/11 campaign. José Mourinho branded his side’s start as the worst of his career, but at the same time let his ego speak.

Portugal tried to convince José Mourinho, but they will probably come up empty-handed. The Special One is leaning toward refusing the proposal.

Roma Player Ratings vs Genoa: Giallorossi Trounced by Newcomers

September 28, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

If Roma thought their disastrous start to the new Serie A campaign couldn't go more wrong, a rampant Genoa side convinced them otherwise. The Griffins wiped the floor with Giallorossi at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, steamrolling to an overwhelming 4-1 victory.

Albert Gudmundsson has yet to contribute to a goal following the promotion, but his performances have been remarkable nonetheless.

Roma and Napoli Start Tracking Speedy Genoa Playmaker

September 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Albert Gudmundsson has yet to contribute to a goal following the promotion, but his performances have been remarkable nonetheless. He has completed the most take-ons, 13 in 21 attempts, out of anybody in the League, including Rafael Leao and Khvicha Kvaratshkelia.

Chris Smalling has missed a lot of time due to a lingering tendon injury so far. Roma are growing frustrated with the situation.

Roma Look for Ways to Buck Damaging Trend in Serie A

September 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Roma will visit Genoa on Thursday night, hunting for the third consecutive positive result after thumping Empoli and drawing with Torino. The Giallorossi need to buck a dangerous trend on the road to have a shot at climbing the standing. They have won just twice in the past 13 away games.

This is the story of one of the most incredible set pieces taken in Serie A: It was taken by Juan Alberto Barbas of Lecce during a game vs. Genoa

Lecce vs Genoa Throwback: Beto Barbas and That Incredible Free Kick

September 22, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Genoa, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Throwback Thursday

This is the story of one of the most incredible set pieces taken in Serie A and his author was not Diego Maradona, Roberto Carlos, or Sinisa Mihajlovic. The man who conjured such an unforgettable free-kick screamer that defied the laws of ballistics is Juan Alberto Barbas of Argentina, better known as “Beto” Barbas to his Lecce fans.

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. Gilardino feels his Genoa have to proceed with caution.

Genoa Coach Gilardino Previews Tough Trip to Unbeaten Lecce

September 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Only three teams have had the honors of going unbeaten so far after four games in Serie A, and Lecce are one of them. As the Salentini await to host Genoa, in what is touted to be high-tempo clash at the Stadio Comunale Via del Mare, visiting coach Alberto Gilardino feels his side have to proceed with caution.

Genoa Manager Gilardino Proud of His Players After Napoli Stalemate

September 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Newly-promoted Genoa came agonizingly close to posting their second win of the new Serie A campaign, and against defending champions Napoli no less. However, Alberto Gilardino's team left a two-goal lead slip through their fingers down the final stretch and eventually had to settle for a 2-2 draw.

With back-to-back games in the space of four weeks, Napoli prepare to get back into shape after tasting their first defeat of the season to Sarri's Lazio.

Napoli Boss Garcia Laments Lack of Determination After Genoa Draw

September 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli had to fight back to avoid another disappointment after losing to Lazio last time out, but drawing against Genoa wasn't part of the plan. Rudi Garcia's side picked themselves up from a two-goal deficit to hold Alberto Gilardino's men to a goal-glutted 2-2 stalemate at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

Matteo Politano was among the players who got hurt and left the Italy set-up before the decisive Euro qualifier versus Ukraine.

Genoa vs Napoli 2-2: Substitutes Inspire Champs to Hard-Earned Draw

September 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Genoa thought they were on the cusp of upsetting the apple cart and defeating reigning Serie A champions Napoli at home. However, Rudi Garcia's men pulled off a stunning late comeback to eke out a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris and avoid another disappointment.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Genoa: Garcia’s Substitutes Rescue A Point

September 16, 2023 Michel Sakr Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A

Mateo Retegui thought he had secured the win for the Grifone with a second strike, but Rudi Garcia's super-subs Giacomo Raspadori and Matteo Politano salvaged a point, sparing the team from a second defeat in a row. So here are our player ratings for Napoli who added a single point to their tally with a 2-2 draw in Genoa.

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