Preview

The match between Genoa and Roma in the 4th round of Serie A 2024/25 promises to be intriguing. Genoa, after a good start to the season, when they drew with Inter and won against Monza, unexpectedly lost at home to Verona (0:2). However, this defeat was more the result of bad luck, as Gilardino's team created many chances, especially through Junior Messias. Now the Genoese will try to recover in the match against Roma.

Genoa have problems with the squad: a significant number of players are in the infirmary, which underlines the importance of team cohesion, as mentioned by the club's president Alberto Zangrillo.

Roma, under the management of Daniele De Rossi, are also not in the best form after the defeat to Empoli. De Rossi has changed his policy, stressing that big names no longer guarantee a place in the squad. Youngster Nicolo Pizilli came on last week and showed good form, and his further integration into the starting lineup is possible. However, key players such as captain Lorenzo Pellegrini should return to the starting lineup, although Artem Dovbyk will start the match on the bench. The Ukrainian forward has not yet fully recovered from his injury, and the club does not want to risk his health.