De Rossi: ‘Genoa made it difficult for Roma until masterpiece from Castro’

Daniele De Rossi maintains Genoa gave Roma a run for their money today and were…

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Daniele De Rossi said Genoa troubled Roma until Santiago Castro's standout goal sparked a 2-0 defeat.
Santiago Castro and Emanuele Lulli scored to secure Roma's 2-0 Serie A victory over Genoa.
Stephan El Shaarawy hit the woodwork for Genoa against his former club during the first half.

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Genoa manager Daniele De Rossi stated his team challenged Roma effectively until Santiago Castro scored a brilliant chipped goal in Genoa's 2-0 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico. Roma secured the Serie A victory on October 17, 2026, through goals from Castro and Emanuele Lulli, overcoming a resilient Genoa side coached by former Roma player and manager De Rossi.

De Rossi praised his squad's attitude and consistency despite the defeat, noting that Stephan El Shaarawy struck the woodwork in the first half. He also handed a first Serie A start to young talent Samuel Wiafe and revealed Tommaso Baldanzi was rested due to an adductor issue.

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De Rossi: ‘Genoa made it difficult for Roma until masterpiece from Castro’

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