Sebastian Otoa
GEN
Unused in loss to Roma
Otoa was an unused substitute in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Roma.
Analysis: Otoa was back in the squad after the apparent cramp issue that forced him off against Fiorentina, but he never left the bench as Alessandro Marcandalli returned to the back three alongside Leo Ostigard and Johan Vasquez. He had started the previous two matches, first in place of the suspended Vasquez and then ahead of Marcandalli, but this selection suggests he may now drop back into a depth role.
Avoids injury
Otoa (undisclosed) wasn't listed among the players who would miss Saturday's away game versus Roma by coach Daniele De Rossi.
Analysis: Otoa appears to have subbed out due to simple cramps and is expected to be an option. He has started in consecutive matches, first replacing Johan Vasquez (suspension) and then over Alessandro Marcandalli, who was fully healthy. He has tallied two tackles, three clearances and one interception in his three displays so far.
Leaves early in Fiorentina bout
Otoa recorded two clearances and completed 20 passes in 66 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina before asking to come out, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Otoa stayed in the XI despite the return of Johan Vasquez from suspension, as he was selected over Alessandro Marcandalli. He turned in a nice shift but didn't amass stats and will require tests to assess whether he's dealing with something more than cramps. Genoa will play their next game versus Roma next Saturday.
Paltry display versus Milan
Otoa (back) had one interception and one clearance and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Milan.
Analysis: Otoa drew a rare start in his return from injury, as Leo Ostigard (lower leg) was sidelined, but he didn't fill the stat sheet, and Genoa conceded twice. His minutes in the season finale will likely hinge on his teammate's status. He has tallied one clearance in three consecutive outings, adding three tackles (two won), one interception and one shot on target over that span, with no clean sheets.
Gets nod versus Milan
Otoa (back) is starting in Sunday's clash with Milan.
Analysis: Otoa is replacing Leo Ostigard (lower leg) right after shaking off a small back issue and has been picked over Nils Zatterstrom and other options. He has appeared 12 times (eight starts) so far, tallying 41 clearances, 11 blocks and eight interceptions, with no clean sheets.
Feeling better ahead of Milan clash
Otoa "was a late scratch last week because of back spasms, but he has shaken them off quickly," coach Daniele De Rossi stated.
Analysis: Otoa logged multiple full training sessions in the lead-up to Sunday's tilt and could get the nod over one of the regulars, Leo Ostigard, Alessandro Marcandalli and Johan Vasquez, if the gaffer decides to rotate, as Genoa have nothing more on the line. He has posted three tackles (two won), two interceptions and six clearances in his last four displays (one start), with no clean sheets.
Will sit out Fiorentina match
Otoa hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina.
Analysis: Otoa suffered an undisclosed injury in training and won't be involved. He recently drew a rare start as the coach has started giving minutes to the reserves. Nils Zatterstrom could get the same treatment in this one.
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