Genoa striker Lorenzo Colombo injured in friendly against Rapid București

Genoa forward Lorenzo Colombo suffered a left ankle injury during a friendly match against Rapid București. While the injury initially caused concern for manager Daniele De Rossi, subsequent reports indicate the sprain is less severe than feared. Colombo is expected to miss the upcoming match against Fiorentina but should be available for the fixture against Roma on October 17.

In the friendly, Rapid București defeated Genoa 2-0 with goals from Filip Stojlkovic and Rareș Pop. The match was notable for featuring several youth players from Genoa due to international call-ups.

Separately, Genoa owner Dan Șucu addressed allegations regarding his past in Romania, denying claims of collaboration with the Securitate and citing a previous CNSAS decision that cleared him of such status. De Rossi also commented on Genoa's difficult start to the Serie A season, noting the team's struggle to convert offensive play into goals despite maintaining a stable defense.