Pietro Pellegri - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Nets in Lecce match Pellegri scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Pellegri started twice in a row for the first time in the season and opened the scoring with a precise daisy-cutter after eluding a pair of defenders. He's enjoyed an uptick of minutes sans Sebastiano Esposito (thigh), who should be back after the break. He has scored twice and added five shots (three on target), three key passes and one inaccurate cross in the last four fixtures.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores decisive goal Pellegri scored the only goal in Empoli's 1-0 win over Como Monday. He finished with two shots (one on target) and two corner kicks before being subbed off in the 76th minute.

Impact Pellegri's first goal in Serie A play this season came at the perfect time for Empoli, who struggled to get much going in this match. He should continue having success against Lecce, who have conceded 20 goals in 11 matches.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Empoli Pellegri is headed to Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Torino, the club confirmed.

Impact Pellegri joins a few days after Francesco Caputo's departure and will play second fiddle to Lorenzo Colombo initially, as his new teammate is off to a solid start. The two could also occasionally star together. He had trouble staying healthy at Torino, plus he was facing stiff competition. He played 24 times (seven starts) in 2023/2024, logging one goal, one assist, 13 shots (four on target) and four key passes.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up point versus Milan Pellegri assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate), one interception and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Pellegri got the start after scoring off the bench last week and turned in a solid shift, pacing his team in key passes and feeding Ricardo Rodriguez before a cannon shot. He might draw the nod over Antonio Sanabria again in the season finale. He has logged two shots (one on target), three chances created and two interceptions in the last three games.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 14 • YOUTUBE

Impact performance off bench Pellegri scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Pellegri scored the decisive goal of the match Sunday, giving Torino a lead they would not relinquish, as they defeated Verona 2-1. The goal was Pellegri's first of the campaign. Pellegri has operated on the fringes of the Torino first team since his arrival in 2021. Over three campaigns, he's made 49 appearances but just 10 starts. He's scored five goals total over that span.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Inter Pellegri (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Inter.

Impact Pellegrini worked his way back from an injury but didn't get minutes as the coach started with a more conservative scheme, fielding just Duvan Zapata in a one-man attack, and then inserted Antonio Sanabria off the bench. He has appeared 20 times (five starts) in the season, posting 10 shots (three on target), one key pass and one inaccurate cross. He's still searching for his first goal.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returning versus Inter Pellegri (thigh) will be available against Inter on Sunday, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Pellegri is good to go after sitting out three matches and will re-join Duvan Zapata, Antonio Sanabria and David Okereke among Torino's offensive weapons. He has posted two off-target shots and one inaccurate cross in his last four appearances (two starts).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss more matches Pellegri is nursing a focal lesion of the right adductor longus muscle, Torino relayed.

Impact Pellegri was a late scratch for the past fixture and will be sidelined for a couple more matches. He's usually the third or fourth offensive option behind Duvan Zapata, Antonio Sanabria and David Okereke.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Empoli game Pellegri hasn't been called up for Saturday's match against Empoli due to a late muscular injury, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pellegri suffered the injury in training and will be properly assessed in the next few days. Duvan Zapata, Antonio Sanabria and David Okereke top the offensive depth chart.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late in Fiorentina tilt Pellegri (undisclosed) drew one foul and had one touch in six minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Pellegrini was quickly back into the fold but was inserted only late into the game. He'll have to show much better to seriously challenge Antonio Sanabria and Duvan Zapata. He's still scoreless in the season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Fiorentina Pellegri (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Pellegri only needed one match to heal from his undisclosed issue, being given a spot on the bench following his injury. The forward should be expected to remain as a bench option in most of the club's upcoming matches, as he has only started four times in his 18 appearances this season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Fiorentina match Pellegri (undisclosed) "is fit," coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Pellegri was a late scratch for the previous game but should be back in the match-day squad list, likely backing up Antonio Sanabria and Duvan Zapata like in most of the previous matches. He has started once in his last five showings, logging four off-target shots and one inaccurate cross.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Roma clash Pellegri didn't make Torino's call-ups to face Roma on Monday.

Impact Pellegri will miss this one due to an unspecified injury. Antonio Sanabria, Duvan Zapata and David Okereke will be the top offensive weapons sans him.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Paltry in Lecce game Pellegri (flu) had five passes, one cross (zero accurate) and drew one foul in 62 minutes in Friday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Pellegri didn't produce despite a rare opportunity to start over Antonio Sanabria, as the coach rotated a little considering an upcoming midweek bout. That could allow him to see decent minutes again in one of the next two fixtures. He has notched three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle (zero won) in his last six showings. He has yet to score this season.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Pellegri (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's contest against Lecce.

Impact Pellegri has recovered from the illness that forced him to miss the club's last match against Sassuolo, lining up in the starting XI for his return. It is a bit surprising to see the forward in the starting Xi just after injury, as he has not started in four contests, only getting the start in three of their previous matches. However, he will hope to maintain the role moving forward, as he has yet to bag a goal contribution this season despite being an attacker, and will hope to change that.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Lecce Pellegri (illness) will be an option for Friday's home game against Lecce, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Pellegri resumed training regularly after sitting out the past match due to an illness. He's the third or fourth option offensively. He has started once in his last five appearances, recording three shots (one on target), one tackle and one block.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Pellegri (illness) will sit out Saturday's match versus Sassuolo, Torino informed.

Impact Pellegri came down with the flu and won't be an option for this one. David Okereke will absorb his minutes as the top offensive deputy.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Pellegri has been under the weather this week, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Pellegri will be further evaluated on game day to determine whether he could be called up. He has likely dropped to being the fourth option offensively following the arrival of David Okereke. Duvan Zapata and Antonio Sanabria are firmly entrenched as the starters.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Frosinone Pellegri didn't feature in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Pellegri was back on the bench but didn't get minutes, as Demba Seck and Yann Karamoh subbed in ahead of him. It'll be a tall order for him to find regular minutes with Duvan Zapata and Antonio Sanabria doing fine in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Frosinone Pellegri will be available Sunday versus Frosinone, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Pellegri was a late scratch last week, but his physical problem was minor, and he will reprise, backing up Antonio Sanabria and Duvan Zapata, who have started multiple fixtures in a row. He has logged two shots on target, one key pass, and three clearances in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Atalanta clash Pellegri hasn't been called up for Monday's fixture versus Atalanta.

Impact Pellegri might have suffered a last-minute injury and won't be on the bench for this one. He has been their third option behind Duvan Zapata and Antonio Sanabria as of late. Demba Seck and Yann Karamoh could get minutes behind the starters since Nemanja Radonjic is also missing.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes in late against Juventus Pellegri (thigh) had two touches in six minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini returned from a brief absence but played very little, and that was the case even before his physical problem, as he's behind Antonio Sanabria and Duvan Zapata in the offensive hierarchy. He has logged three off-target shots, two tackles, and seven drawn fouls in seven appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Juventus match Pellegri (thigh) is available for Saturday's clash with Juventus, Torino announced.

Impact Pellegrini has recovered from a minor muscular problem and is back in the squad after a short absence. He has appeared six times off the bench so far, taking three off-target shots and making two tackles. Duvan Zapata and Antonuo Sanabria are both healthy.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Verona Pellegri will miss Monday's game versus Verona due to a right adductor soreness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Pellegri hasn't been called up, leaving Duvan Zapata, Antonio Sanabria, and Demba Seck as the only strikers at the coach's disposal. He has yet to start but appeared six times off the bench so far.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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