Leo Østigård
GEN
Logs six clearances versus Lazio
Ostigard (undisclosed) won one tackle and had one interception, six clearances and three blocks in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.
Analysis: Ostigard saw full minutes after leaving early last week, putting together a respectable performance and stat line, but Genoa conceded once. He has notched at least three clearances and one block in the first two matches, totaling nine and four, respectively, and posting three tackles (all won) and three interceptions, with no clean sheets.
Starting right away
Ostigard (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash with Lazio.
Analysis: Ostigard was only dealing with cramps after his forced substitution in the previous game, so he should be ready to rack up most minutes in the second Serie A game of the season. He's expected to feature as part of a back three alongside Johan Vasquez and Alessandro Marcandalli and could be reliable for defensive stats, having posted three clearances, two interceptions and two tackles in his opening performance.
Good to go for Lazio clash
Ostigard (undisclosed) wasn't listed among the players who would miss Sunday's game versus Lazio by coach Daniele De Rossi.
Analysis: Ostigard has reportedly had a good week of training after dealing with cramps pretty early against Napoli and should be able to start Sunday. He registered three clearances, two interceptions and two tackles (both won) in 66 minutes before bowing out.
Leaves late against Napoli
Ostigard had one block, three clearances and two interceptions and won two of two tackles in 66 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Napoli before exiting due to a physical problem "that doesn't look anything serious," coach Daniele De Rossi stated.
Analysis: Ostigard had an excellent showing in the back, blanketing Rasmus Hojlund, and his absence was felt after the sub, as Genoa hadn't conceded until that point. He'll have a week to recover for Sunday's clash with Lazio; otherwise, Sebastian Otoa will get the nod.
Wins two tackles in loss
Ostigard recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 4-1 loss versus France. He also added two tackles, an interception, a clearance and a blocked shot.
Analysis: Ostigard, who scored a goal in the opener and came off the bench against Senegal, was tasked with leading the line here but was unable to make a big impact. Ostigard is seen as the third center-back in the pecking order, but he should return to the bench when Norway take on Ivory Coast on Tuesday, June 30, in the Round of 32.
Returns in Sweden friendly
Ostigard (lower leg) bounced back for a 27-minute performance off the bench in Norway's friendly against Sweden on Monday.
Analysis: Ostigard missed the final couple of Serie A clashes due to his leg injury, before which he was a key participant for Genoa, aiming to earn a starting role in Norway's back line. He replaced Torbjorn Heggem in the warmup match, and that change could be applied to the starting lineup in the World Cup opener against Iraq. In that case, Ostigard will be reliable as a solid aerial threat while increasing his side's chances of securing clean sheets.
Out for Lecce contest
Ostigard (lower leg) hasn't been called up for Sunday's fixture versus Lecce.
Analysis: Ostigard will miss the second match in a row due to a knock, but shouldn't have trouble ahead of the World Cup. He had a career year in 2025/2026, scoring five goals, contributing to eight clean sheets and posting 30 interceptions, 215 clearances and 27 blocks in 30 matches.
Long shot for Lecce match
Ostigard (lower leg) hasn't trained a lot this week and is in serious doubt for Sunday's game versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Ostigard is trending toward missing another one because of a contusion to avoid excessive risks before the World Cup. Sebastian Otoa would take his place again if that were the case.
Absent versus Milan
Ostigard hasn't been selected for Sunday's fixture against Milan due to a bruise, Genoa relayed.
Analysis: Ostigard suffered a minor injury in training and won't be risked. He'll be re-evaluated next week ahead of the season finale. Sebastian Otoa (back) or Nils Zatterstrom will take his place in the back, while Johan Vasquez is expected to return to the XI after being spared last week.
Fills stat sheet against Atalanta
Ostigard won two of three tackles and had 12 clearances, four interceptions and two blocks in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.
Analysis: Ostigard put up impressive numbers while quarterbacking the Genoa rearguard, setting a new season high in interceptions. He has logged multiple clearances in five fixtures on the trot, totaling 34, adding seven tackles (five won), 10 interceptions and three blocks and helping secure one clean sheet over that span.
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