Junior Messias
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Scores in Fiorentina match
Messias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three tackles (one won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.
Analysis: Messias got the call over Tommaso Baldanzi in this one and made the most of his only scoring opportunity, tucking it home from inside the six-yard box after a defender whiffed on a cross. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He has fired at least one shot in five matches in a row (two starts), totaling 12 (four on target) and posting three chances created and four crosses over that span. Additionally, this marked his sixth outing in a row with one or more tackles, for a total of 14 (seven won).
Five shots in 2-1 loss
Messias registered five shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Parma.
Analysis: Messias took five shots but was unable to find the back of the net despite having three shots on target. This performance came in his first start of the year having been a substitute in the previous four match. He had taken six shots across the previous three games, but failed to put any of these shots on target. Last season, he scored three goals and provided an assist.
Provides jolt in Frosinone contest
Messias recorded three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created and won one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Frosinone.
Analysis: Messias had his longest cameo yet, replacing Tommaso Baldanzi at halftime, and contributed across the board on offense, posting a new season high in attempts. He has registered at least one tackle in every outing, accumulating eight (five won) and registering six attempts (zero on target), four chances created and four crosses (one accurate). He rarely starts because of his injury history and age, but he's been fine as a super-sub so far.
Returning to Genoa
Messias has agreed to a one-year contract with Genoa, the team announced.
Analysis: Messias will stay put on a short-term deal for the second summer in a row and is set for his fourth campaign at the club. He has mostly operated as a super-sub in the last two seasons, often missing time because of recurring muscular problems. He tallied three goals, one assist, 19 goals (seven on target) and 16 crosses (three accurate) in 20 appearances (five starts) in 2025/2026.
Will miss final matches
Messias announced on Instagram that his season has been cut short by a muscular injury.
Analysis: Messias suffered an adductor problem in his recent cameo versus Atalanta, even though he managed to finish the game, and will need about a month to recover, Tuttomercatoweb reported. He has been a rotational piece for most of the campaign, scoring three goals, providing one assist and tallying 19 shots (seven on target) and 16 crosses (three accurate) in 20 games (five starts). Vitinha, Jeff Ekhator and Tommaso Baldanzi (thigh), once healthy, will pick up the slack. The club will have a decision to make about his future, as his contract is expiring.
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