Venezia, bottom of the table in Serie A, is looking for its first win of the season by hosting Genoa at the “Penzo” on Saturday afternoon, who have had a good start to the season. The Venetians have only one point in four games so far, while the Grifone, who are sailing in mid-table with 5 points, have obtained their only victory away from home, in Monza at the end of August.
THE LATEST – Di Francesco must deal with the absence of the suspended Nicolussi Caviglia in midfield, as well as the injured Bjarkason. A chance from the first minute is possible for the other Icelander Ellertson, who should pair up with Oristanio in the attacking midfield, with Busio moving back to the midfield. Altare and Duncan are also unavailable, having suffered a muscular problem against Milan. Sverko’s conditions will need to be evaluated instead. Pohjanpalo is confirmed in attack. In defence, an all-Belgian ballot on the centre-left between Sagrado (favourite) and Shingtienne. With a Coppa Italia derby on the horizon, Gilardino could also spare some of his men, especially those who are not in top condition. This is the case, for example, of Mattia Bani and Alessandro Zanoli, who have returned to training with the group after almost a month out but who could return to the pitch only against the Blucerchiati. If this were the case, the defensive line seen against Verona and Roma at the break would be confirmed. In midfield, with Norton Cuffy, Miretti and Messias still out, Malinovskyi is raring to go, having started on the bench against the Giallorossi but then putting in an excellent performance. The same goes for Vitinha in attack, who could however team up with Ekuban from the first minute, leaving Pinamonti initially on the bench. Follow Venezia-Genoa live on DAZNWATCH ON DAZN TV CHANNEL AND LIVE STREAMING Match: Venezia-Genoa Date: Saturday 21 September 2024 Time: kick-off at 15:00 TV Channel: Dazn WHERE TO WATCH IT – Venezia-Genoa will be broadcast live on TV and on the Dazn app, streaming via PC, smartphone, tablet, smart TV, game console (Xbox and PlayStation) and devices such as TIMVISION Box, Amazon Fire TV Stick and Google Chromecast. PROBABLE LINE-UPS: VENICE (4-4-1-1): Joronen; Candela, Idzes, Svoboda, Zampano; Busio, Andersen, Ellertsson, Haps; Oristanio; Pohjanpalo. Coach: E. Di Francesco. GENOA (3-5-2): Gollini; De Winter, Bani, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Malinovskyi, Martin; Ekuban, Vitinha. All: A. Gilardino. THE REFEREES: The match will be officiated by Matteo Marchetti, from the Ostia Lido section, assisted on the field by Ciro.Carbone from Naples and Giorgio Peretti from Verona. The role of fourth official has been entrusted to Daniele Perenzoni from Rovereto. Behind the monitor will be Daniele Chiffi from Padua at the Var and Rosario Abisso from Palermo as Avar.
