Ballardini: ‘Genoa belief at Lazio’
Davide Ballardini has injury problems for Genoa ahead of the trip to his old club Lazio. “You can’t compete without belief.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time…
Davide Ballardini has injury problems for Genoa ahead of the trip to his old club Lazio. “You can’t compete without belief.” It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time…
Davide Ballardini blasted Genoa for “an embarrassing 15 minutes” that ruined their 5-3 defeat to Sassuolo. The Grifone had taken the lead at the Mapei Stadium through Krzysztof Piatek, but…
Genoa boss Davide Ballardini considers the tactical problems when facing Sassuolo this evening. “They are a pleasing and rare exception.” It kicks off at 19.30 UK time (18.30 GMT), click…
Davide Ballardini was impressed by Empoli, but even more so by Genoa striker Krzystof Piatek. “He is the complete package.” This 2-1 victory was their first game of the season,…
Davide Ballardini urged Genoa to focus on their season opener with Empoli after tragedy shook the city. “We’ll do our jobs, but certainly don’t forget.” It kicks off at 19.30…
Genoa and Sampdoria players have arrived together to attend the State funerals of the Morandi bridge collapse victims, as the death toll rose to 41. Another three bodies were recovered…
Davide Ballardini has asked to see “more quality in possession” as Genoa make their Coppa Italia debut against Lecce this evening. The third round tie is a one-off match and…
The well-travelled midfielder is finding his form again at Genoa and is a manager’s dream tournament player, writes Greg Murray. It has not been smooth sailing for Oscar Hiljemark, who captained…
Genoa Coach Davide Ballardini is without Mattia Perin against Benevento, but urged Andrea Bertolacci to stay. “There are only four or five bigger Italian clubs.” It kicks off on Saturday…
Genoa’s sporting director claims Mattia Perin has not joined Napoli yet because the Partenopei are ‘busy thinking about Maurizio Sarri’s future’. Perin has long been linked with Napoli as Pepe…
Genoa have officially extended their contract with Coach Davide Ballardini to June 2019. The club had seemed ready to look elsewhere, but growing pressure from players, fans and the media…
Davide Ballardini hinted his Genoa future is up in the air ahead of the game with Atalanta. “In difficult times, you see who the real people are.” It kicks off…
Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin admits “I might leave” because “I want to test myself in the Champions League”. The Italian international has spent his entire career with the Grifone, save…
Davide Ballardini makes a public pitch to keep his job - “we came here with Genoa bottom on six points”. The Coach replaced Ivan Juric in November, on a contract…
Verona go with a 4-3-3 at Genoa, in what could be their last chance to mount a bid for Serie A survival. The Butei are six points behind Chievo in…
Genoa owner Enrico Preziosi admits Mattia Perin can leave ‘if a big opportunity arises’ and hopes to keep Giuseppe Rossi, who ‘makes love with the ball’. Preziosi’s remarks will surely…
Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin insists Davide Ballardini “simply has to be” the Coach next season. “It shouldn’t even be a question.” The Grifone are practically safe from the threat of…
Genoa Coach Davide Ballardini won’t discuss his future - “I will speak at the end of the season”. The 54-year-old replaced Ivan Juric earlier this season, and has almost certainly…
Davide Ballardini still won’t be drawn on his Genoa future after they broke clear of the drop zone. “I don’t need to convince anyone.” The Grifone practically secured their top…
Genoa are reportedly thinking of replacing Davide Ballardini with former Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi as their Coach for next season. According to Calciomercato.com, Genoa owner Enrico Preziosi only sees Ballardini…