Genoa vs Roma: Andriy Shevchenko faces ex-coach, Jose Mourinho in his first match as Genoa manager on Sunday when his side meets Roma in the Serie A.
Match Details:
Teams: Genoa vs Roma
Venue: Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, Genova, Italy
Date: Monday 22nd November, 2021
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Preview
Genoa comes into this after a 2-2 away draw against Empoli in their previous Serie A clash 2 weeks ago.
Criscito broke the deadlock for the visitors before second half strikes from Di Francesco and Zurkowski ensured a 2-1 lead by the 75th minute.
But Bianchi’s goal a minute from time ensured a share of the spoils in this one; leaving Genoa winless in 9 attempts.
Genoa is in 17th place on the table with 9 points from 12 matches with just 1 win this season.
On the other hand, Roma suffered a shock defeat to struggling Venezia 3-2 away in their last match.
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Caldara broke the deadlock for Venezia before Shomurodov and Abraham’s strikes prior to half time ensured a 2-1 away lead at the break.
But goals from Aramu and Okereke in the second half turned things around for the hosts as they grabbed all points.
After starting their season so well, Roma has slipped off the pace completely with 2 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 matches across competitions.
In the Serie A, they are 8th in the table with 19 points from 12 matches.
Roma has won just 1 of their last 5 league matches, putting pressure on Mourinho to get a string of positive results.
Both sides met last season in March for a Serie A clash, where Roma won 1-0 at home.
Form Guide
Genoa: DLDDD
Roma: DWLDL
Last Matches of both teams:
Empoli 2-2 Genoa
Venezia 3-2 Roma
Roma striker Tammy Abraham believes Jose Mourinho has turned him into a “monster” and a more aggressive player…
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 15, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Genoa vs Roma in India?
The match is live streamed on the Voot Select App or Jio TV.
Team News
Criscito, Caicedo, Hernani, Bani, Destro, Fares, Maksimovic and Vanheusden are out for the hosts due to long term injuries.
Smalling, Vina, Calafiori are missing for Roma due to injury concerns as well while Villar and Cristante have contracted Covid-19 and are in isolation.
Genoa possible 11:
Sirigu, Biraschi, Vasquez, Masiello, Cambiaso, Badelj, Rovella, Sturaro, Galdames, Pandev and Ekuban
Roma possible 11:
Patricio, Ibanez, Mancini, Kumbulla, Shaarawy, Darboe, Veretout, Karsdorp, Pellegrini, Abraham and Shomurodov
Prediction: Genoa 0-2 Roma
We expect a winning return for Roma after a poor run of results.
Genoa has been struggling this season and Roma should take advantage of the same as they have more quality on show.
A comfortable win is expected for Jose Mourinho and Co as they aim to get back on a run of good results.
Players to watch out for: Pandev, Galdames, Abraham and Shomurodov.
