SIMONE ZAZA NEWS

Finishes season on the mend Zaza (knee) was not named in Torino's squad list to face Roma Friday.

Impact Zaza has missed two months because of a knee injury and also because he had a few strikers ahead of him in the pecking order. He closes the season with eight shots (three on target) and one inaccurate cross in ten appearances (zero starts).

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee problem Zaza did not make Torino's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday due to a knee injury, the club informed.

Impact Zaza has at times been excluded from the game-day squad lists due to technical choices, but he is hurt in this one. Andrea Belotti and Pietro Pellegri will be the top strikers for this one.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four minutes in Venezia game Zaza (back) subbed in very late in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Venezia.

Impact Zaza returned after missing one match with back issues, but he saw very limited action and did not make an impact. It will be tough for him to garner a consistent role considering the competition and his ineffectiveness thus far. Torino will face Juventus away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return versus Torino Zaza (back) has been a full go in practice this week, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Zaza was a late scratch for the previous game because of an ailment, but he has been able to shake it off. While he should be called up for this one, he is now the fourth option at his position behind Antonio Sanabria, the returning Andrea Belotti and the newcomer Pietro Pellegri. He has logged eight shots, one cross and two clearances in eight appearances off the bench so far.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Udinese Zaza will miss Sunday's match versus Udinese due to severe back pain, Torino announced.

Impact Zaza picked up the injury late in the week and has not traveled with the rest of his teammates. Antonio Sanabria and Pietro Pellegri will be the two top options in the center-forward role for this one.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Inter Zaza has been named in the Torino's squad list to face Inter Wednesday.

Impact Zaza was excluded because of a coach's decision for the previous game, but he is back for this one and will serve as Antonio Sanabria's main backup. He has logged six shots combined in his last six appearances off the bench.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Verona Zaza was not called up for Sunday's game against Verona due to a coach's decision, Torino announced.

Impact Zaza has served as the top backup striker lately with Andrea Belotti on the mend, but the gaffer presumably did not like how he played in Coppa Italia midweek or how he practiced in recent days. They will have no depth behind Antonio Sanabria and would have to use a false-nine if something were to happen to him.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Zaza (knee) has been practicing fully since Wednesday, Torino announced.

Impact Zaza sat out the early portion of the schedule due to a knee sprain. He is slated to return in next Sunday's match versus Napoli and could see minutes if Andrea Belotti remains sidelined. He is unlikely to unseat fill-in starter Antonio Sanabria though.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play Zaza (knee) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game agaisnt Juventus, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zaza has yet to appear this season after damaging a ligament in his right knee before the opener. With Andrea Belotti also the mend, Antonio Sanabria is currently the only striker available for Torino.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on mend Zaza is having trouble returning to full health following a MCL sprain in the right knee, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Zaza has already missed a month because of the injury and has yet to resume practicing, so he will likely sit out at least a couple more matches. The arrival of Antonio Sanabria made him a third-stringer up front, but he would have probably picked up some minutes with Andrea Belotti currently sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Zaza (knee) did not make Torino's squad list to face Salernitana Sunday.

Impact Zaza tweaked his knee before the opener and will miss his third straight match. With Andrea Belotti (lower leg) also sidelined, Torino are down to Antonio Sanabria and Magnus Warming as the loan available strikers.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee problem Zaza sustained a MCL sprain in the left knee in practice and will miss time, Torino announced.

Impact Zaza will be forced to sit out the first two contests against Atalanta and Fiorentina and will try to come back in mid-September versus Salernitana. In any case, he was set to start the campaign behind Andrea Belotti and Antonio Sanabria in the pecking order.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Zaza took three shots (two on target), delivered two crosses, created two chances, won one tackle and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Benevento.

Impact Zaza was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats. The striker's playing time this season has been limited as he registered only 15 starts. He ended the season with six goals and zero assists in 29 appearances.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mises wide-open chance in 7-0 loss Zaza took seven shots (none on target) and created one chance during the brutal 7-0 loss to AC Milan on Wednesday.

Impact Zaza was efficient in the beat down from Milan, but his accuracy was unheard of. Zaza tied his season high in shots (7), but he could not land a single shot on target. This highlights just how bad his accuracy truly is. This season he boasts an awful 25.9 percent shooting accuracy. He is the least of a keeper's worries in terms of scoring and it showed Wednesday. He is far from a play for now.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zaza scores twice as Torino beats Sassuolo 3-2 in Serie A TURIN, Italy (AP) — Simone Zaza scored twice to help relegation-threatened Torino fight back from two goals down and beat Sassuolo 3-2 Wedne...

MARCH 17, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Zaza scores twice as Torino beats Sassuolo 3-2 in Serie A

Simone Zaza scored twice to help relegation-threatened Torino fight back from two goals down and beat Sassuolo 3-2 in a rearranged Serie A match

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Torino draws 2-2 at Benevento in Nicola's debut

Simone Zaza scored twice to rescue a 2-2 draw for relegation-threatened Torino at Benevento in coach Davide Nicola’s debut in Serie A

JANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ageless Ibrahimović scores 2 as AC Milan wins 3-1 at Napoli

Zlatan Ibrahimović remains unstoppable and AC Milan remains unbeaten atop Serie A

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Record-signing Lozano starting to fit in at Napoli

Second-half substitute Hirving Lozano scores the winner in Napoli's 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Genoa in Serie A

JULY 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Netherlands score late to draw with Italy 1-1 in Turin

TURIN, Italy (AP) The Netherlands scored late to hold 10-man Italy to 1-1 in a friendly in Turin on Monday.

JUNE 4, 2018

Moreno and Zaza lead Valencia to 3-1 win over Alaves

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Simone Zaza scored one goal and set up another for Rodrigo Moreno to lead Valencia to a 3-1 win over Alaves in the Spanish league on Saturday.

MARCH 17, 2018

Italy striker Zaza behind Valencia's surprising run in Spain

MADRID (AP) Valencia's decision to keep Simone Zaza is paying off big time.

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Italy striker Zaza behind Valencia's surprising run in Spain

MADRID (AP) Valencia's decision to keep Simone Zaza is paying off big time.

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Zaza strikes again as Valencia beats Real Sociedad 3-2

MADRID (AP) Simone Zaza added to his scoring streak with a late goal that gave unbeaten Valencia a 3-2 win at Real Sociedad in a thrilling...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

West Ham need to face Simone Zaza reality

Simone Zaza has been a total failure for West HamWest Ham have a number of problems to fix if they want to turn around their nightmare start...

JUNE 30, 2017