Lecce vs Genoa Match Preview: Serie A Clash on May 24, 2026

Match Context

Lecce host Genoa at Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce on 2026-05-24 (Serie A, Regular Season - 38). Lecce arrive in 17th place on 35 points with a goal difference of -23, while Genoa sit 15th with 41 points and a -9 goal difference.

Lecce Availability

Lecce have one confirmed absentee and one fitness concern.

• M. Berisha (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. Listed as a midfielder and wearing number 10, his absence removes a creative option between the lines.
• R. Sottil (Back Injury) is doubtful, which could limit Lecce’s flexibility in the wide attacking roles if he does not pass a late fitness test.

Genoa Availability

Genoa face a longer list of issues.

• Junior Messias (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, depriving Genoa of an experienced attacking outlet.
• Vitinha (Yellow Cards) is sidelined, a suspension that takes away a key midfield presence.
• M. Cornet (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, affecting depth and pace in the forward line.
• B. Norton-Cuffy (Thigh Injury) is doubtful, potentially weakening options at full-back or wing-back.
• L. Ostigard (Knock) is doubtful, which could force adjustments in central defence.

Impact Summary

Lecce’s attacking structure is only lightly affected, mainly through the loss of Berisha’s creativity and the uncertainty over Sottil. Genoa, however, lose both attacking variety and midfield balance with Junior Messias and Vitinha sidelined, while three doubtful players further threaten their overall attacking and build-up potential.