Lorenzo Colombo
GEN
Fires one shot against Venezia
Colombo (ankle) had one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one interception and drew two fouls in 28 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Venezia.
Analysis: Colombo was used off the bench in his return from a two-game absence, bringing some energy and picking up a modest amount of stats across multiple categories. He'll challenge, in particular, Junior Messias, Stephan El Shaarawy and Vitinha going forward, as Milutin Osmajic has been productive. Colombo has assisted twice in the season but ended a three-game streak with at least one key pass in this one.
Good to go for Venezia tilt
Colombo (ankle) has been selected for Sunday's game against Venezia.
Analysis: Colombo is returning after missing two matches with an ankle sprain and will likely operate behind Milutin Osmajic and compete with Junior Messias and Tommaso Baldanzi in case of more offensive schemes. He has provided two assists in five appearances (four starts), recording five shots (one on target), six chances created and three crosses (one accurate).
Suffers ankle injury
Colombo will miss three to four weeks due to a left ankle sprain, Mediaset reported.
Analysis: Colombo got hurt during a friendly against Rapid Bucuresti, during which he had to be helped off the pitch by the medical staff, struggling to put weight on his leg. However, the tests ruled out very severe injuries, and he'll return either in late October or early November. Milutin Osmajic will continue to lead the line, with Vitinha, Tommaso Baldanzi, Junior Messias, Stephan El Shaarawy and Hamed Traore splitting duties in the hole.
Assists in 2-1 loss
Colombo assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Parma.
Analysis: Colombo came from the bench with 21 minutes to go and assisted Milutin Osmajic to bring the game back to 1-1, but his side would concede again to lose the game 2-1. This was the first game the attacker has been dropped to the bench and he provided his second assist of the season, creating one chance in the game. He has has created at least one chance in each each game this season bar one. He also attempted two crosses, but didn't complete one.
Misses penalty in Frosinone clash
Colombo recorded two shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one chance created and sent PK wide in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Frosinone.
Analysis: Colombo could have leveled the game late in the first half, but while he wrong-footed the goalie, he opened his foot too much, missing the target altogether. He's still searching for his first goal, while he has assisted once. He has fired at least one shot in three straight contests, amassing five (one on target) and adding four key passes, three tackles (one won) and one cross (one accurate).
Assists against Como
Colombo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 4-1 loss to Como.
Analysis: Colombo created Milutin Osmajic's opener in the 19th minute with his first assist in the campaign. He also led Genoa with a season-high three chances created in the match. That was his third start in three games so far.
Staying at Genoa
Colombo has been automatically purchased by Genoa following his loan spell from Milan.
Analysis: Colombo notched seven goals, one assist, 66 shots (27 on target) and 19 chances created in 38 appearances (30 starts). The option to buy was triggered by Genoa avoiding relegation, so he found a permanent home after playing on loan also at Lecce, Monza, and Empoli in recent campaigns.
Decent outing in Atalanta game
Colombo registered three shots (one on goal) and two chances created and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atalanta.
Analysis: Colombo was pretty much the lone Genoa attacker who had a passable performance, leading his team in attempts and key passes. He quickly returned to the XI after coming off the bench last week, as the coach is starting to give minutes to underutilized players. He has scored once and added 10 shots (six on target), two chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.
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