Genoa coach Patrick Vieira has announced the squad for today’s Serie A Round 21 away match against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. Compared to the victorious match against Parma, the team will have to do without the usual injured players, but unexpectedly Mario Balotelli is also absent.
According to TMW, the reason for the striker’s absence is related to physical problems: Balotelli suffered a slight injury on Monday, which, although not serious, is enough to rule him out of the match.
As for Messias, his participation is also uncertain. Vieira commented on the player’s condition during the press conference: “We have to evaluate his work; we have one day left, and we will make a decision with the doctors and the staff. We have to take into account his past; he has had this injury, and it requires close monitoring.”
Thus, a decision regarding Messias will be made shortly before the match.
Full list of Genoa players called up for the match against Rome
- Guardians: Gollini, Leali, Sommariva, Stoltz
- Defenders: Bani, De Winter, Marcandalli, Martin, Maturro, Vasquez, Zanoli
- Midfielders: Bohinen, Friendrup, Casa, Massini, Melegoni, Mirretti, Thorsby
- Attackers: Ankeey, Ekhator, Pereira, Pinamonti, Venturino
