Sun Jan 19 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Serie A Injury & Lineup News: Suslov, Yildiz, and Balotelli Headline Weekend Updates

**Milan, Italy** – Several Serie A teams face key injury and lineup decisions ahead of this weekend’s matches, impacting fantasy football lineups and team strategies. Reports from various Italian sports outlets, including *Tuttosport* and *La Gazzetta dello Sport*, detail the situations.

**Key Injuries and Uncertainties:**

* **Juventus:** Kenan Yildiz (adductor injury) is doubtful for Tuesday’s Champions League match against Bruges after being substituted during yesterday’s game against Milan. Further tests are scheduled.
* **Verona:** The availability of midfielder Denis Suslov is uncertain due to illness. His absence could see either Kastanos or Serdar filling the attacking midfield role.
* **Roma:** Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered a minor collateral ligament strain but is expected to recover in a few days.
* **Genoa:** Mario Balotelli’s future with Genoa appears over. Following two substitute appearances and a recent non-selection due to a minor muscle problem, the club is reportedly seeking a transfer for the striker.
* **Udinese:** Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye remains under investigation regarding a potential involvement in a betting scandal. A search of his home and locker yielded no significant evidence, but the investigation continues.

**Lineup Battles and Confirmed Absences:**

Several teams are grappling with lineup decisions:

* **Fiorentina:** The left wing spot is a battle between Folorunsho and Sottil, while the midfield will be without Cataldi.
* **Torino:** The right-back position is in doubt due to injuries to Vojvoda and Pedersen; Dembelé is on standby.
* **Cagliari:** Viola is favored to start over Gaetano in the attacking midfield role.
* **Lecce:** Helgason and Pierotti are expected to start in midfield and attack, respectively.
* **Parma:** Man could be benched, with Cancellieri potentially starting in his place.
* **Venezia:** The absence of Zampano (suspension) will likely see Bjarkason starting at right-back.
* **Lazio:** Changes are anticipated in defense with Hysaj and Gigot potentially starting.
* **Inter:** Bastoni and Thuram are potential absentees, with Carlos Augusto and Taremi respectively likely to fill in.

**Other News:**

* Atalanta’s Gianluca Scamacca is recovering well from injury and is expected to return to match action within a few weeks.
* Roma’s backup goalkeeper, Mathew Ryan, is close to a move to Lens, potentially paving the way for the arrival of Pierluigi Gollini.

The weekend’s Serie A matches promise several intriguing contests with the above lineup battles and injury situations adding an extra layer of intrigue.

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