Genoa started the season with a positive result, defeating Fiorentina 2-1 in the first match of the sixth matchday of Serie A. The victory not only brought the team back into the standings, but also confirmed the position of coach Stefano DeRossi on the bench.
Among the most significant news, the young midfielder Samuel Wiafe, 18, made his debut in the top flight. DeRossi introduced it in the 56th minute, after having already used it in the cup and on other occasions with the first team. The player, who arrived in the summer from Modena for a value of 2.5 million euros, has been included in the list of the best Italian talents and has already proven to be a precious element for the future of the club.
DeRossi praised Wiafe, saying that the youngster is a versatile and physically robust player, but that he may have had a slightly too high load during the game. The coach underlined the importance of giving space to young people, avoiding burning them, and expressed satisfaction with the role that Wiafe is starting to play within the team.
Wiafe's debut comes after two previous appearances in the Italian Cup, one for a small substitution against Ascoli in August and the other in full play against Sudtirol in September. With his participation, Genoa recorded a positive result, consolidating the trend of winning when the young midfielder is on the pitch.
For the future, the club seems intent on continuing to develop Wiafe, regularly including him in matches and monitoring his development. With the team already in a higher position thanks to the victory against Fiorentina, Genoa will be able to count on a young talent ready to contribute to the challenges of the next phase of the season.