Lazio defeats Genoa 1-0 as Gennaro Gattuso confirms Petar Ratkov exit

Lazio maintained its perfect start to the Serie A season with a 1-0 win over Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Davide Frattesi scored the decisive goal, marking the second consecutive match in which he provided the lone score for his team. Manager Gennaro Gattuso confirmed following the match that Petar Ratkov is departing the club, likely to join a LaLiga side. Gattuso addressed the club’s financial constraints, stating that Lazio is restricted to a net-zero transfer market and does not have funds for further signings before the deadline. The team is also navigating a series of injuries, with Nicolo Rovella, Cataldi, Dele-Bashiru, Marusic, Pellegrini, Patric, and Gigot all dealing with fitness issues. Rovella is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday to assess the severity of his latest muscle problem.

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