PIETRO PELLEGRI NEWS

Creates two chances versus Empoli Pellegri sent in one inaccurate cross, committed two fouls, and created two scoring chances in 23 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Pellegri had an okay impact in his return from a small thigh injury. He'll likely continue to play second-fiddle to Antonio Sanabria unless he really gets going. He has logged three shots (one on target), two chances created, one cross, and three tackles in seven appearances (one start).

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Empoli tilt Pellegri (thigh) is available for Sunday's game versus Torino.

Impact Pellegri is good to go as expected following a minor thigh injury, but Antonio Sanabria is once again leading the frontline, so he'll at most see limited minutes.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back into full training Pellegri (thigh) trained with the rest of his teammates Tuesday, Torino announced.

Impact Pellegri is poised to return to the squad list for Sunday's home game versus Empoli. He has started just once thus far, as Antonio Sanabria has seen the lion's share of minutes as a center-forward. He has tallied three shots (one on target) and three tackles in six total appearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Napoli clash Pellegri (thigh) won't be available versus Napoli, coach Ivan Juric stated.

Impact Pellegri picked up a small thigh injury with Italy U21 and, while it's not believed to be significant, he will sit out at least one game. Antonio Sanabria and Demba Seck will be the two options to spearhead the frontline Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids significant problems Pellegri is nursing an adductor pull in his right thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Pellegri left the Italy U21 camp early, but the injury isn't as serious as initially thought. While he may be forced to miss the upcoming game versus Napoli, he's set to return sooner rather than later. Antonio Sanabria and Demba Seck would handle the center-forward minutes if he misses time.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Pellegri pulled up in the first half of an Italy U21 game, and Torino fear the problem to be substantial, Corriere della Sera reports.

Impact Pellegri will soon head back to his side to undergo some tests, but the early evaluations suggest he will be forced to sit out some games. He has backed up Antonio Sanabria so far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bought out by Torino Pellegri has inked a long-term contract with Torino, as they came to terms to redeem him from Monaco, the team announced.

Impact Pellegri showed some flashes after joining on loan in January, and Torino decided to invest a small sum in him considering that they will lose Andrea Belotti, whose contract is expiring. Pellegri might have a bigger role unless the club finds another starting-caliber striker. He notched one goal, five shots (two on target) and one chance in nine appearances (one start) in the second half of last season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off bench in Roma clash Pellegri had just three touches with no shots in 22 minutes in last Friday's 0-3 loss against Roma.

Impact Pellegrini has routinely seen minutes off the bench when healthy since joining in January, but he scored just once. He added five shots (two on target), one chance and five clearances in nine appearances (one start).

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Lazio Pellegri (hand) took one shot on target, drew one foul, won five duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Pellegri was available despite a hand injury and bagged his first goal in nearly two years with a great header on a corner kick. He was picked over Antonio Sanabria to replace the injured Andrea Belotti and could get some run if the starter misses time. He has posted six shots, three chances and four clearances in ten appearances (one start) this season. Torino will host Spezia Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in squad Pellegri (hand) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Pellegri underwent hand surgery earlier in the week, but it's not enough to keep him from the bench. He remains the top backup at forward, though it's unclear if he'll be pushed into action Saturday given the recent surgery. No matter, he's not expected to start as long as Andrea Belotti is healthy.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes hand surgery Pellegri went under the knife to reduce a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in the right hand, Torino announced.

Impact Pellegri got hurt in the short minutes on pitch versus Milan. It is unclear whether the injury will cost him time, as he might be able to play with a split. With Antonio Sanabria and Simone Zaza currently hurt, he is the top backup for Andrea Belotti.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Salernitana game Pellegri (knee) has been included in Torino's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Pellegri is fit after missing three matches with a knee injury. He will be the main backup for Andrea Belotti since Antonio Sanabria and Simone Zaza are unavailable.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Pellegri sprained his knee in practice, but the tests ruled out ligament damage, Tuttosport informs.

Impact Pellegri will be unavailable for Friday's road game versus Genoa and will try to recover during the break, but he might miss some time after it. Simone Zaza will be the third option up front in the Torino attack while he is out.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Inter Pellegri has shaken off the flu and is set to be an option against Inter, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Pellegri sat out the previous game as he came down with an illness late in the week. He might be the second option behind Andrea Belotti in this one if Antonio Sanabria ends up on the mend for the same reason. He has appeared twice off the bench since joining Torino, without making a meaningful statistical impact.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Bologna game Pellegri is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Bologna because of the flu, Torino announced

Impact Pellegri will sit out this one like teammates Sasa Lukic and Simone Zaza. Andrea Belotti and Antonio Sanabria will be the top strikers available Sunday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Juventus Pellegri (undisclosed) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Juventus Friday.

Impact Pellegri was not called up for his previous game, although he might not have been dialing with an injury, as the coach appears to be rotating his backup strikers. He will be the third choice behind Andrea Belotti and Antonio Sanabria.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Venezia match Pellegri was omitted from Torino's squad list to face Venezia Saturday.

Impact Pellegri logged a few minutes last week, but he often had to deal with thigh problems this season. Antonio Sanabria, Andrea Belotti and Simone Zaza will be the top options for Torino in this one.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Venezia game Pellegri (thigh) had one clearance and drew one foul in 19 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Pellegri did not do much on the pitch, but at least he was available in his first game at Torino after a month on the shelf. He figures to be a backup option going forward. They will host Venezia on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option against Udinese Pellegri (thigh) has practiced fully since joining Torino and he is expected to at least make the bench in Sunday's match versus Udinese, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Pellegri has not played since early December, but also the Milan coach anticipated him being ready after the break before he joined Torino. He should quickly leapfrog Simone Zaza to become the second option up front behind Antonio Sanabria, at least until Andrea Belotti returns.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Torino Pellegri has joined Torino on a season-long loan spell with option to buy from Monaco, the club announced.

Impact Pellegri spent the first half of the season at Milan, where he did not play much because of injuries and the fierce competition. He will back up Antonio Sanabria and Andrea Belotti (thigh) at his new club, which will also have to assess his latest physical problem that has not allowed him to play in a month. He posted three shots and three chances in six appearances with Milan (one start).

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Pellegri (thigh) has remained limited in practice in recent days, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Pellegri will sit out at least the next two matches with a strain he originally picked up three weeks ago. Milan will have both Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivier Giroud available for the first time in a while against Roma.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Pellegri suffered a strain of the adductor longus muscle of the right thigh, Milan informed.

Impact Pellegrini will be re-assessed over the next couple of weeks but he is unlikely to return before January. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be heavily featured in the next few games with Olivier Giroud on the shelf as well and the coach will have to come up with some alternative solutions when they want to rest him.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mourinho's Roma loses 3-0 to former team Inter Milan

Roma coach José Mourinho has had a nightmare match against his former team Inter Milan

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subs off early against Salernitana Pellegri took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance and won one duel in 15 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana as he bowed out with a thigh/groin injury, Euros...

Impact Pellegri drew a rare start as the coach decided to rest Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but he could not continue after a sprint. He has dealt with a number of physical problems in recent seasons. The starter will be back on the pitch for the Liverpool game coming up on Tuesday. Pellegri is headed for some tests.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Torino Pellegri (Achilles) did not feature in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Pellegri was available after dealing with a minor ailment, but he has very limited room when Olivier Giroud and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are both available. He has posted two shots, two chances created and one tackle in three off-the-bench appearances. Milan will face Roma away Sunday.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE