KOFFI DJIDJI NEWS

Suffers nose fracture in Fiorentina game Djidji won two of two tackles and had three clearances and two blocks in 72 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina before leaving due to a nose injury at the 72nd minute, Gi...

Impact Djidji contributed to containing the opponents with a stingy showing in the back and put up good numbers, but he got smacked hard in the face. The ensuing tests quickly confirmed the fracture. It remains to be seen whether he'll be able to play through the problem after being fitted with a mask, or if the medical staff will decide to hold him out. He was replaced by David Zima, who would enter the XI in Saturday's home game versus Empoli if he couldn't start.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan out of Italian Cup after 1-0 loss to 10-man Torino

Defending Serie A champion AC Milan has been eliminated from the Italian Cup after a surprise 1-0 loss at home to 10-man Torino after extra time

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds target versus Milan Djidji had one block and two interceptions and scored one goal to go with one shot in Sunday's 2-1 win against AC Milan.

Impact Djidji opened the scoring with a sneaky header and held his own in the back. It's his first goal of the season. He has logged eight crosses (three accurate), five tackles (two won), seven interceptions, and two clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan falls to shock loss at Torino; Atalanta beats Empoli

Defending champion AC Milan fell to a surprise second loss of the season in Serie A with a 2-1 defeat at Torino

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs four interceptions versus Juventus Djidji had four interceptions and two clearances and won two of two tackles and three duels in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Djidji put together another tidy display in the back, but Juventus eventually managed to work their way around the defense to get the win. He has tallied eight crosses (three accurate), ten tackles (seven won), nine interceptions, and five clearances in the last five tilts, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Roma Djidji did not feature in last Friday's 0-3 loss against Roma.

Impact Djidji started just one of the last five matches after returning from injury as the coach picked Armando Izzo and David Zima over him. He was a regular beforehand. He recorded 48 tackles, 34 interceptions, 58 clearances and nine blocks in 25 appearances, with four clean sheets.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances against Spezia Djidji (thigh) had one interception and four clearances and committed one foul in 14 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Djidji worked his way back from a thigh injury and, while he put up good numbers relative to his playing time, he tackled an opponent in the box in the final minute, although the PK did not alter the result too much. He will be in contention to start in Wednesday's road game versus Atalanta. He has tallied 16 crosses (five accurate), 43 tackles, 33 interceptions and 48 clearances in 22 appearances, with four clean sheets.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Spezia match Djidji (thigh) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Spezia Saturday.

Impact Djidji is available after missing a month due to a thigh issue. He has generally started when fit, but David Zima might be in the XI over him in this case given the circumstances. He has posted 43 tackles, 31 interceptions, 44 clearances and eight blocks in 21 appearances, with four clean sheets.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new injury Djidji pulled the rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh in practice and will be out for two-to-three weeks, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Djidji was already on the mend with a pair of minor problems. He will sit out two or three more matches. Armando Izzo or David Zima will replace him in the back.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa match Djidji (thigh/shoulder) will be unavailable Friday against Genoa, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Djidji is nursing a thigh edema and a shoulder bruise and will try to get healthy during the break. Either Armando Izzo or David Zima will replace him in the back Friday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing pair of problems Djidji was diagnosed with a thigh edema and right shoulder bruise following the Inter game, Torino announced.

Impact Djidji left the last match early in the second half and might have a tough time shaking off both issues in time for Friday's road game versus Genoa. David Zima or Armando Izzo would replace him in the back if he could not play.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Inter Djidji had three interceptions and three clearances, won two duels and subbed off after 51 minutes due to a right thigh injury in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Djidji had an okay first half but could not continue as he pulled a muscle chasing after an opponent. He is headed for some tests but he is highly likely to miss at least Friday's road game against Genoa considering the short turnaround. With David Zima out because of the flu, Armando Izza replaced him and fared well.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own versus Juventus Djidji won four of six tackles and eight duels and had three clearances and one block in Friday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Djidji had a fine performance while going against a potent frontline. He seems to have regained an upper hand over David Zima after a pair of benches, although he was not 100 percent healthy. He has tallied 40 tackles, 26 interceptions and 39 clearances in 18 games, with three clean sheets. Torino will host Cagliari next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Udinese Djidji (thigh) did not play in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Djidji was on the bench, but he was not fully fit and the coach used some makeshift solutions in the back. He should be in better shape ahead of Saturday's home game against Venezia, where he will challenge David Zima. He has posted 33 tackles, 25 interceptions and 36 clearances in 16 matches, with three clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Udinese tilt Djidji has not fully recovered and is in doubt for Sunday's match versus Udinese, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Djidji is not fully fit and is at risk of being ruled out beforehand, as the coach hinted that David Zima, Alessandro Buongiorno and Armando Izzo have better chances of playing in this one.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo game Djidji was omitted from Torino's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday due to muscle fatigue, the club announced.

Impact Djidji is a late scratch because of an ailment, David Zima will most likely join Bremer and one between Alessandro Buongiorno and Ricardo Rodriguez in the back in this one.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the start against Verona Djidji (thigh) sent in three crosses (zero accurate), took one off-target shot, had one interception and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Djidji drew the start right away upon recovering from a thigh problem, but the coach took him out early in the second half to spare him a little. He will probably start over David Zima again in Wednesday's road game against Inter. He has tallied 27 tackles, 21 interceptions and 34 clearances in 13 games, with two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Verona Djidji (thigh) has been included in the squad list to face Verona Sunday.

Impact Djidji is fit after missing three fixtures because of a thigh strain. It remains to be seen whether the coach will field him right away or give another start to David Zima, who has fared well in relief. Djidji has posted 25 tackles, 20 interceptions and 34 clearances in 12 matches, with two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Verona game Djidji (thigh) is progressing and has a chance to return Sunday against Verona, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Djidji sat out the last three games with a thigh strain and returned to practice earlier in the week, leaving the door open for a comeback against either Verona or Inter next Wednesday. David Zima has been filling in for him in the last few matches.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Djidji was diagnosed with a grade one strain of the adductor longus in the right thigh, Torino informed.

Impact Djidji picked up the injury in the most recent game and will likely be back after the winter break, missing the next five matches. David Zima and Armando Izzo are next in line to play on the right-hand side of the defense.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against Udinese Djidji (nose) had two blocks and two clearances, won one tackle and created one scoring chance in Monday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Djidji played just with a light protection despite the recent nose fracture and put up his usual numbers in the back. He has started in 11 games so far, posting 22 tackles, 20 interceptions and 34 clearances, with two clean sheets. Torino will visit Roma Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Djidji (nose) will be in the starting XI against Udinese on Monday.

Impact Djidji has generated 16 clearances, 13 tackles (nine won) and eight interceptions in his last five contests. Considering the defender has put just two shots on target this year, he shouldn't be expected to produce much in the final third.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Udinese match Djidji (nose) is fine and will probably start Monday against Udinese, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Djidji recently broke his nose, but he has apparently adjusted well to playing with a mask and should continue starting on the right-hand side of the defense. He has posted 21 tackles, 19 interceptions and 32 clearances in ten games, contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers nose fracture Djidji underwent surgery to reduce a nose fracture he sustained in practice, Torino announced.

Impact Djidji will be fitted with a protective mask, but it remains to be seen whether he will be cleared to play in Monday's match against Udinese. David Zima and Armando Izzo are next in line in the back.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Genoa game Djidji won two of three tackles and six duels and had three interceptions and four clearances in Friday's 3-2 win over Genoa.

Impact Djidji put up good numbers, but Torino allowed two goals in this one due to collective mistakes in the back. He appears to have the trust of the coach despite a pair of blunders as he has been constantly picked over David Zima and Armando Izzo. He has posted 15 tackles, 116 interceptions and 25 clearances in seven matches. Torino will face Milan away Tuesday.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE