Mario Mitaj continues to gain more space in Italian football. The Albania international defender was a protagonist in Genoa’s big win, which defeated Juventus 2-0, recording an important success against one of the biggest teams in Serie A.
After starting last week’s match, Mitaj again received important minutes, coming on at the end of the first half after Ellertsson was injured. The Albanian defender stayed on the pitch for around 50 minutes, contributing to protecting the advantage and to the valuable success of the Genoa side.
For Mitaj, these minutes are a positive sign, as the player is gradually earning the trust of the coaching staff and adapting to the rhythm of Italian football. Against Juventus, he had the opportunity to show his qualities in a especially important challenge.
Meanwhile, Genoa confirmed their positive form, earning another important win, this time against the black-and-whites with a 2-0 score. On the other side, Edon Zhegrova played for 45 minutes. The Kosovar forward tried to create some dangerous moments in the second half, but failed to change the outcome of the match, partly due to Mitaj, who stopped him on every move.