Genoa’s 2-1 win over Fiorentina gave Daniele De Rossi another reason to build his survival campaign around Milutin Osmajic. The Montenegro forward scored with a striker’s instinct inside the area and then created the decisive moment for Junior Messias, delivering from the right for the Brazilian to finish.
Key takeaways
- Osmajic has recorded three goals and one assist across his first six league appearances.
- His contribution against Fiorentina directly shaped Genoa’s 2-1 victory.
- The former Championship player has taken over as Genoa’s leading centre-forward.
- Lorenzo Colombo is currently unavailable because of an ankle problem.
- Osmajic’s Fantacampionato Gazzetta value has risen from 14 to 22 credits.
Osmajic becomes central to Genoa’s plans
Arriving without great noise from English football, Osmajic has settled quickly into the demands of Serie A. His display against Fiorentina showed the two sides of his game that Genoa require: the anticipation to find space in the penalty area for his own goal, and the awareness to supply Messias from a wide-right position.
For De Rossi, the forward’s early production offers a useful platform as Genoa pursue safety. Osmajic has already moved ahead of Colombo in the contest for the central attacking role, although the two were used together in the match against Frosinone.
Colombo’s ankle issue has further strengthened Osmajic’s place in the side, but the 26-year-old has earned it with his return in front of goal. Three goals in six league matches represents a strong opening chapter for a player who may yet prove one of Genoa’s more significant additions over the season.
A rising profile in fantasy football
Osmajic’s form has also been noticed in fantasy football, where he is targeting a double-figure scoring season. He has received a rating in all six of his league outings, combining his three goals with one assist.
His Fantacampionato Gazzetta average stands at 7.60, while his price has climbed to 22 credits after beginning at 14. Genoa will be more concerned with points in the table than market values, but the rise reflects how quickly Osmajic has become an important figure in De Rossi’s attack.
