Preview: Genoa vs. Fiorentina - Serie A Clash
Genoa and Fiorentina meet on Sunday in a crucial Serie A match at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The two teams are separated by just two points and two positions in the league table, making this a key relegation battle in gameweek 11.
Recent Management Changes
Genoa recently replaced Patrick Vieira with Daniele De Rossi, a 2006 World Cup winner. Meanwhile, Fiorentina is expected to have Paolo Vanoli in charge after Stefano Pioli was dismissed on Tuesday.
Genoa’s Recent Form
Last weekend, Leo Ostigard scored a decisive late goal to secure a 2-1 win for Genoa against Sassuolo, marking Genoa’s first league victory this season. This win lifted them from the bottom of the table to 18th place.
- Genoa broke a nine-match streak without scoring two or more goals in a game.
- This victory also ended their run of being one of four winless teams in the league.
- Genoa now has six goals, one more than Parma, sharing the worst attack in Serie A.
Defensive Records
Genoa has conceded 14 goals, a defensive record only better than Fiorentina (16), Hellas Verona (16), Torino (16), and Udinese (15).
"Leo Ostigard was the hero last weekend as Genoa secured a 2-1 victory away at Sassuolo in gameweek 10, scoring at the death to clinch the Rossoblu's first league success."
"By scoring two goals in a single game, Genoa ended a run of nine Serie A matches without netting two or more goals since beating Bologna 3-1 in May."
Fiorentina currently sits at the bottom of the Serie A table, making this match a vital opportunity for both sides to improve their standings in the fight against relegation.
Author’s summary: Both struggling teams face a pivotal Serie A showdown with recent managerial changes and pressing needs for points to escape the relegation zone.