Genoa will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak when they host Juventus in Serie A. Since early October, Alberto Gilardino’s team has won all of their games at the Marassi. They could continue this winning streak against the Old Lady, who is eager to overtake Inter Milan atop the standings.
Preview (Genoa vs. Juventus)
Although Genoa had a lackluster start to the season, the league’s newcomers never gave up on the top teams in the division, as seen by their 2-2 tie with Napoli, 4-1 thumping of Jose Mourinho’s Roma, and regrettable October 7 loss to AC Milan. The Rossoblu have secured seven points out of a possible nine since that defeat to Stefano Pioli’s team. They have kept two clean sheets and conceded just once in three home games. If they overcome title-contending Juventus, a team they defeated towards the conclusion of the 2021–22 season that resulted in relegation, that might stretch to four games.
Genoa failed to maintain a clean sheet against this weekend’s opponents in the previous seven meetings. Whatever the case, the Rossoblu will need a win to put an end to the Turin-based team’s three-month winning streak. Massimiliano Allegri has consistently downplayed his team’s chances in front of the media. The Old Lady defeated the reigning league champions Napoli 1-0 in Turin last weekend.
With a win, the Livorno-born tactician hopes to put pressure on Inter, who are currently atop the table. If Juventus wins, they will move one point clear of Simone Inzaghi’s team before they play Lazio at the Olimpico. Allegri’s team might use this tactic to take the lead in the standings after seeing his team win by one goal in seven of their last eight Serie A games. Federico Gatti’s threat from set pieces has benefited the heavyweights, even though it is not sustainable. This was evident in the 2-1 victory over Napoli last weekend and the center defender will be looking to make an impact on Friday.
Team News
Due to a hamstring injury, Kevin Strootman will not play for Genoa against Juventus this coming weekend. Ruslan Malinovskyi, was suspended and missed Monza’s loss. He is expected to rejoin Gilardino in the midfield, potentially taking Junior Messias’ place. The main threat for the Rossoblu is Albert Gudmundsson, whose next Serie A goal would be his sixth in 23–24.
Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli are unavailable for Juventus due to suspension. Mattia De Sciglio (ACL) is out due to injury. Due to cramping, Allegri stated that Dusan Vlahovic was substituted off against Napoli; however, the center forward should be back in the starting lineup on Friday, since Timothy Weah (thigh) has resumed training. Allegri’s group is adept at maintaining a one-goal lead, and even though they might give up at the Marassi, Juventus should defeat Genoa by a slim margin to snap the home team’s three-game winning streak.
Genoa 1 – 2 Juventus
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