Victor was considered as one of the candidates to replace the injured compatriot Malinovsky
Ukrainian midfielder with experience in Serie A Victor Kovalenkowho has been a free agent since the end of summer, did not suit the head coach Genoa Alberto Gilardino.
The 28-year-old Shakhtar graduate was previously named as one of the candidates to replace injured compatriot Ruslan Malinovsky. However, neither he, nor Antonio Candreva, nor Rafinha Alcantara could convince Gilardino.
As a result, let us remind you that the Griffins announced center half Filippo Melegoni for the season, and he scored an assist in his first match.
Kovalenko moved from Shakhtar to Atalanta in the winter of 2021, but left virtually no mark on Bergamaschi’s first team. He played on loan in La Spezia (two seasons) and Empoli. In Serie A, he played a total of 62 matches, scored three goals, and gave six assists. In September it was reported that Victor refused two offers from Turkey.
At the same time, the Genoese club is again interested in the services of Mario Balotelli, in light of the recent injury of striker Vitinya. As it became known, this morning Gilardino personally spoke with SuperMario by phone.
Genoa is in 18th place in Serie A with 5 points. The next match will see the Griffins host Bologna on October 19.
Source: Sportarena
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