Ruslan Malinovskyi knocked out: Genoa sets its sights on three free agents

Three names to replace Ruslan Malinovskyi

The trip to Venice ended in the worst way for Genoa, which in addition to the 2-0 defeat also lost midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi to injury, who suffered a fractured fibula that will keep him in the pits for several months.

Given the former Atalanta man's long stop and the less-than-perfect condition of Messias and Miretti, according to a report in "La Gazzetta dello Sport", the Griffon is reportedly probing the free agent market to reinforce the midfield available to Alberto Gilardino. 

The first profile followed by the Rossoblù would be that of Antonio Candreva, who played the last two seasons with Salernitana. The second name would be that of the former Spezia and Empoli Victor Kovalenko. In conclusion, although more defiladed, the Rafinha option also remains in the running, the 31-year-old Spaniard who has already played in Serie A with the Inter shirt.

The acquisition of one of these three players would allow coach Alberto Gilardino to have more choice in the midfield rotations as well as being able to count on experienced players capable of developing the younger components in the squad.