DAVID ZIMA NEWS

Doesn't play against Napoli Zima (knee) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Zima quickly returned from a small injury, but he has struggled to find minutes this season. Koffi Djidji, Adrien Tameze, Saba Sazonov are currently ahead of his in the defensive pecking order, on top of staples Alessandro Buongiorno and Ricardo Rodriguez.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Napoli Zima (knee) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Napoli.

Impact Zima returns from a knee injury which has kept him out of Torino's last three matches. The defender has yet to start this season playing just 87 minutes across five substitute appearances.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option against Napoli Zima (knee) wasn't listed among the players that would miss Sunday's game versus Napoli by coach Ivan Juric.

Impact Zima sat out the past game but he was reportedly dealing just with some soreness and has been able to train this week. On the other hand, he has starred for just seven minutes in the last four contests he made the game-day squad list for.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Zima "is unavailable for the Fiorentina game because he suffered a late injury in training," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Zima went down late in the week and will be better assessed in the coming days. Even if he was healthy, he has logged just seven minutes in the last five games combined. Koffi Djidji and Saba Sazonov will have better chances of playing off the bench without him.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Verona Zima (knee) didn't feature in Monday's 0-0 versus Verona.

Impact Zima wasn't even an emergency option, as the coach fielded Adrien Tameze out of position when Saba Sazonov went down with an injury. The coach hinted that he didn't do much in practice, so he might not get minutes against Juventus either.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Verona Zima (knee) has been called up for Monday's clash with Verona, Torino announced.

Impact Zima has recovered from lingering knee soreness that sidelined him for the past three matches. He has played in just 15 minutes so far, tallying one interception and two clearances. He'll provide previous depth given the absences of Alessandro Buongiorno and Koffi Djidji.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee problem Zima is out against Roma due to a lingering knee injury, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zima will sit his second match in a row and potentially more as the issue has been bugging him for a while. Saba Sazonov is currently the only defensive backup healthy, but the starters are fit.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Cagliari Zima (knee) had two clearances and one interception in 15 minutes in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Zima bolstered the defense late in the game coming off a minor knee injury. He's next in line should one of the starters go down since Koffi Djidji is on the shelf, but he'll likely get spotty minutes until somebody is forced to miss a game.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for opener Zima (knee) has been selected for Monday's match versus Cagliari.

Impact Zima couldn't go in a recent Coppa Italia game, but the problem was minor, and he has shaken it off. He'll be the main reserve defensively since Koffi Djidji is struggling to recuperate from a groin injury.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursuing minor injury Zima missed Monday's Coppa Italia game versus Feralpisalo due to a blow to the knee, Il Piccolo informs.

Impact Zima got hurt during a recent friendly and, while he avoided structural damage, he might be forced to skip the opener versus Cagliari in a week as well. He's currently the top defensive backup since Koffi Djidji is recovering from a lingering injury.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in last three tilts Zima didn't feature in the final three matches of the season.

Impact Zima recovered from a major knee injury but didn't get any minute afterward, as the coach stuck with players that were more in form. He appeared just nine times (four starts), tallying nine tackles, nine interceptions, 11 clearances, and two blocks.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Fiorentina match Zima (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Zima recovered from a major knee injury but didn't sub in right away. He'll attempt to take some playing time away from Koffi Djidji, Perr Schuurs, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Andreaw Gravillon in the two remaining matches.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Fiorentina game Zima (knee) made Torino's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday,

Impact Zima sat out the last three months after getting a meniscus surgically repaired. He managed to return before the end of the campaign, but he's unlikely to get many minutes considering the situation and his limited role beforehand. He has appeared in nine matches (four starts), tallying nine tackles, nine interceptions, 11 clearances, and two blocks.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss extended time Zima will have surgery on his torn meniscus and could be out for more than three months, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zima might have a hard time returning before the end of the season given the timetable. Torino signed Andreaw Gravillon to replace him in the back on deadline day. The newcomer will mostly alternate with Koffi Djidji.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with more severe injury Zima has a torn meniscus, TuttoSport relays.

Impact Zima missed the past game due to pain in the joint, but he wasn't believed to have structural damage. The medical staff is weighing which route to take for the rehab and eventually what kind of surgery he'll have, but he'll likely miss at least a month regardless of what they choose. Koffi Djidji will be the starter in this position in the next few matches.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Empoli game Zima will sit Saturday's match against Empoli due to a knee injury, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Zima would have started since Koffi Djidji is out, but he's nursing some soreness in the area. The gaffer was optimistic about a quick recovery, but they'll have to be creative in the role given the absences Saturday.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers dislocated shoulder Zima has suffered a dislocated right shoulder, his club announced Monday.

Impact Zima will likely be out for the first month of the season, at the least. He was a regular on the back line down the stretch of last season, so this could leave his club short a potential starter when the campaign begins Aug. 13 against Monza.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Roma Zima had two interceptions, three clearances and one block and sent in one inaccurate cross in last Friday's 0-3 loss against Roma.

Impact Zima logged decent numbers in the season finale but his side gave up three goals. He has recorded 20 tackles, 23 interceptions, 41 clearances and 13 blocks in 20 appearances (13 starts) in his maiden season in Torino, contributing to two clean sheets.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances against Verona Zima made seven clearances in a 1-0 win against Verona on Saturday.

Impact Zima had a good outing for the winning team. The 21-year-old made seven clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Zima also made three interceptions.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four interceptions against Spezia Zima made four interceptions in a 2-1 win against Spezia on Saturday.

Impact Zima had a decent outing for the winning team. The 21-year-old made four interceptions, most by any player in the match. That's not it as Zima also won three aerial duels.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Zima (illness) was able to train with the rest of the group Monday, Torino announced.

Impact Zima dealt with an illness for about a week and missed the previous game against Torino. He is feeling better and, with Koffi Djidji ailing, he will be an option to start in Friday's away game versus Genoa. He has posted 13 tackles, 12 interceptions and 26 clearances in 14 matches so far, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Inter clash Zima is likely going to miss Sunday's game versus Inter because of an illness, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zima is one of the many Torino players that came down with the flu in the last week or so and might not be called up for this one. He has occasionally challenged Koffi Djidji for the starting job, but he has not played in the last three matches.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holds up against Juventus Zima took two off-target shots, had three interceptions and two clearances and won four duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Zima filled in for Koffi Djidji and had a pretty good display against a strong frontline. He will have to compete also with Armando Izzo after the break. He has notched six tackles four interceptions and six clearances in three appearances. Torino will face Napoli away after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Torino Zima has joined Torino on a permanent deal from Slavia Prague, the club announced.

Impact Zima has already garnered significant experience despite his young age. He will compete with Armando Izzo, Ricardo Rodriguez and Koffi Djidji for minutes in the back. He has scored once in 54 matches with his previous team.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE