TORINO NEWS

Valentino Lazaro - Will sit out Verona match Lazaro "will miss Sunday's game against Verona due to calf soreness," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Lazaro will be re-evaluated next week, but the injury appears minor at this stage. Yann Karamoh, Gvidas Gineitis and Marcus Pedersen are candidates to replace him in the starting lineup with some possible rejiggering across the formation.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gvidas Gineitis - Scores goal off bench Gineitis scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Gineitis was on the bench after starting the last game and making a strong impression with his offensive impact. Against Lazio on Monday, he scored his third goal of the season, all of which have come as a substitute, highlighting his influence in crucial moments. He added two shots to his total of five in the last two games, solid stats for a central midfielder. His next chance to feature will come against Hellas Verona on Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Makes five saves in draw Milinkovic-Savic made five saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had a solid outing in Monday's clash, making five saves for the 11th time in 29 appearances this season. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to prevent conceding a goal from Adam Marusic in the second half. He will look to rebound and earn a clean sheet when he faces a more favorable opponent on Sunday against Hellas Verona.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Torino strikes late to draw at Lazio, while Parma and Verona are goalless in Serie A

Substitute Gvidas Gineitis has scored with eight minutes left for Torino to draw at Lazio 1-1 in Serie A

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Sanabria - Stars with Paraguay Sanabria (knee) got the start in Friday's World Cup qualifier versus Colombia.

Impact Sanabria went on international duties despite missing the last two Torino games and was able to feature without limitations. He'll continue backing up Che Adams in the upcoming matches. He has assisted once and added two shots (zero on target), one chance created and one interception in his last five displays (one start).

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Che Adams - Held in check by Empoli Adams drew one foul and had one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Adams dished out a pair of feeds but was mostly silent throughout the game and failed to have an attempt for the first time in six appearances. He has scored and assisted once in his last five displays, adding seven shots (four on target), four chances created and one cross (one accurate).

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Serviceable in Empoli tilt Ricci won two of two tackles and had two crosses (zero accurate), two celarances and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Ricci wasn't flashy but did a little bit of everything and assembled a well-rounded stat line in the victory. He has totaled two crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (three won), four interceptions and 10 clearances in the last four games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Maripan - Piles up stats versus Empoli Maripan registered one tackle (one won), 13 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Maripan was the busiest man for his team in the back, as the Torino defense held up under pressure. He has helped keep two clean sheets in the last five fixtures, notching seven tackles (five won), six interceptions, 28 clearances and six blocks.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Produces in Empoli game Biraghi created four scoring chances and recorded two shots (one on goal), four crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Biraghi was active down the wing and on point in his set pieces, leading his team in multiple offensive categories and setting a new season high in key passes. He has seen full minutes at the expense of Borna Sosa in the last four rounds, registering five shots (one on target), seven chances created, 25 crosses (nine accurate) and 11 corners, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gvidas Gineitis - Takes three shots in Empoli match Gineitis registered three shots (zero on goal), one clearance, one block and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Gineitis drew his first start in months, filling in for Valentino Lazaro (ankle) and paced his team in attempts but didn't find the target in any of them. He has scored once and posted six shots (one on target), two chances created and four crosses (two accurate) in the last four tilts.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Wins two tackles against Empoli Walukiewicz (lower leg) registered one cross (zero accurate), two clearances, one block and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Walukiewicz maintained his starting job despite a contusion and was solid in the back but played only a half because he wasn't 100 percent. He has notched six crosses (three accurate), five tackles (four won), 10 clearances and two blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - DNP in Empoli contest Ilic (illness) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Ilic resumed being an option after a bout with the flu but didn't get minutes. He hasn't played since early January. He's behind Samuele Ricci, Cesare Casadei, Gvidas Gineitis, Adrien Tameze and Karol Linetty in the pecking order in the midfield.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Plays half an hour versus Empoli Lazaro (ankle) generated one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Lazaro avoided skipping the game but dropped to the bench due to a minor injury, without making an impact in his cameo. He'll likely be back in the Xi after the break. Gvidas Gineitis replaced him in this one. He has tallied one assist, three chances created, 12 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in his last five displays.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Sinks Empoli Vlasic scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Vlasic decided the game by muscling his way through defenders and slotting it home from the edge of the box midway through the second half. It's his fourth in the season. He has bagged two in the last five matches, adding seven shots (four on target), six chances created and five crosses (two accurate).

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Unbeaten in Empoli match Milinkovic-Savic registered two saves and two clearances and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had to turn away just a pair of shots as Empoli created a solid amount of chances, but their forwards didn't have great touch. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five rounds, making 17 saves and allowing six goals. Torino will face Lazio away on March 31.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Fit again Lazaro (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Lazaro is back from his ankle injury and will miss no time, as he is on the bench Saturday. HE is a regular starter and will likely return to the starting Xi after testing his legs.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - On bench Ilic (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Ilic is back from his flu as expected Saturday, seeing a spot on the bench following his absence. The midfielder serves in more of a rotational role and is likely to continue in that spot, only appearing 12 times all season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Sees starting Xi Walukiewicz (lower leg) is in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Walukiewicz is fit once again, missing now time after he had an injury scare. He has now started in three straight matches and should continue in this role moving forward.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Good to go for Empoli clash Walukiewicz (lower leg) has been called up for Saturday's tilt versus Empoli.

Impact Walukiewicz will be at least an option after picking up a bruise and is neck-and-neck to start with Marcus Pedersen. He has recorded nine crosses (three accurate), four tackles (two won), 11 clearances and four interceptions in the last five rounds, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Passet fit for Saturday Lazaro (ankle) made Torino's squad list for Saturday's match versus Empoli.

Impact Lazaro will be available despite being banged up and could be able to retain his starting job. He has assisted once in the last five games, posting four chances created, 16 crosses (two accurate) and seven corners.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Miretti scores landmark double as Genoa beats Lecce

A first-half brace from Fabio Miretti has given Genoa a 2-1 win over Lecce in Serie A

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Ilic - Shakes off the flu Ilic (illness) has returned to full training and is set to be an option for Sunday's match versus Empoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Ilic will be back after a one-game absence but hasn't played in a long time and tumbled down the pecking order due to an injury and possible move away from the team in January and beyond that.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Late call for Empoli tilt Walukiewicz "will need to be assessed due to a blow in training," coach Paolo Vanoli stated.

Impact Walukiewicz will go through a fitness check to determine his availability and eventually his minutes. Marcus Pedersen and Ali Dembele would be the next men up at the position if he couldn't start or was ruled out altogether.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Questionable for Empoli game Lazaro is in doubt for Saturday's match versus Empoli due to an ankle contusion, coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Lazaro was roughed up in the previous match and has been limited in training. Yann Karamoh, Adrien Tameze and Karol Linetty could potentially replace him in the XI if he wasn't fit enough, with some reshuffling across the formation in the last two cases since Torino are short on wingers.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Maripan - Assists at Parma Maripan assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Maripan created Che Adams' goal in the 72nd minute with his first assist in the campaign. The centerback also made the third-most clearances for Torino in the match. That was his 18th appearance (17 starts) in 2024-25.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE