Torino Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Duvan Zapata - Held in check by Verona Zapata (hip/ribs) drew four fouls and had one off-target shot, one clearance and one block in 54 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Zapata managed to stay in the XI even though he was clearly banged up but didn't do much on the pitch and required medical attention after subbing off. He appears to be nursing a knock, so he could be closer to 100 percent in Saturday's home game against Milan. He hasn't scored in the past five rounds, totaling 11 shots (two on target), two key passes, four crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles (one won).

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Doesn't play in Verona game Buongiorno (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Buongiorno was available despite an ailment but wasn't risked to avoid more severe problems. He'll be assessed in training throughout the week. He'll get the start over Matteo Lovato or Mergim Vojvoda if he is in better shape heading into Saturday's clash with Milan.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Adam Masina - Leads defensive effort Masina registered one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Masina's defensive performance led the Torino backline as they held the Verona attack at bay to earn a 2-1 victory. His five clearances in 76 minutes of play led the team. Since joining mid-season from Udinese, Masina has made 14 appearances (eight starts). Over that span, he's made 26 clearances and contributed to four clean sheet efforts.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Supplies assists from bench Lazaro assisted twice to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Lazaro entered the match in the second half of Sunday's 2-1 victory over Verona and made the most of his 34 minutes on the pitch. Lazaro assisted each of Torino's two goals, spearheading the comeback effort. The assists were Lazaro's third and fourth of the campaign, eclipsing the mark of three he set in the previous season. Lazaro has been in-and-out of the team lately, having started in just two of his most recent nine appearances.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Saves four in victory Milinkovic-Savic recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Milinkovic-Slavic turned aside four of five Verona shots on target Sunday as Torino held on for a 2-1 victory. Milinkovic-Slavic has been on a strong run of form of late. In his most recent five appearances, he's conceded just three goals, made 14 saves and recorded three clean sheets. Milinkovic-Slavic's 18 clean sheets in 35 appearances (35 starts) this season rank second most in Serie A. His next test will be difficult as AC Milan visit having score eight goals in their most recent two matches and the second most goals in Serie A with 72 in 36 matches.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Makes bench Sunday Buongiorno (groin) is available from the bench during Sunday's clash with Verona.

Impact Buongiorno was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but has recovered in time to feature in Sunday's squad. The defender had started every match since March, but settles for a role on the bench Sunday.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Starting Sunday Zapata (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Verona.

Impact Zapata was a doubt in the buildup to the match, but is fit to lead the line for Torino on Sunday. The forward has started every match since November, but hasn't scored in over a month.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Sazonov - Good to go for Verona game Sazonov (undisclosed) "had his first full training session Friday after being sidelined for four weeks. We'll see whether he could help up during the match," coach Ivan Juric infor...

Impact Sazonov is primed to be a bench option after sitting out a month due to an unspecified injury. He had a limited role also before getting hurt. He has logged five tackles (three won), two interceptions and five clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Late call for Verona game Buongiorno "needs to be evaluated due to adductor soreness," coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Buongiorno will need to go through a fitness test to be available and retain his usual starting job. Matteo Lovato and Mergim Vojvoda would likely start together rather than competing for one spot if he couldn't go.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - In doubt for Verona tilt Zapata "has some pain in his hip, and it'll be difficult for him to be there Sunday," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zapata will be further addressed in the time remaining before the game but might miss out altogether. Two among Antonio Sanabria, David Okereke and Pietro Pellegri would start in that case.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Will miss rest of the season Vlasic suffered a high-grade tear of the tendon of the adductor longus in his right thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Vlasic is headed for a specialist consult to decide the best rehab route, as surgery could be on the table to make a full recovery. He'll be out for the final three games and most likely for the Euro as well. Karol Linetty, Adrien Tameze and David Okerereke could enjoy an uptick in playing times as a result in his absence, while Samuele Ricci or Ivan Ilic could move to more offensive roles since Torino don't have other pure no.10s.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet in Bologna match Milinkovic-Savic had one save and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic didn't have to do much to shut down the opponents, which struggled to generate offense thanks to a sound performance by his defense. His lone intervention came on an attempt from distance. He hasn't conceded in three of the last four rounds, making 10 saves and giving up just two goals. Torino will face Verona away next Sunday.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Unused in Bologna tilt Lovato (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Lovato was fit enough to make the bench but not to start and didn't log any minute after drawing the nod last week. He'll tussle with Mergim Vojvoda and Adrien Tameze from here on out. He has posted three clearances, one interception and one block in his last five showings (one start).

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Serves disqualification Tameze cleared a one-game suspension in Friday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Tameze will be good to go for Sunday's clash with Verona. The coach suggested he'd return to the midfield rather than play in the back going forward, where he'd face more competition. He has logged six chances created, four crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (zero won) and five interceptions in his last five appearances.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Posts five clearances against Bologna Buongiorno drew two fouls and had five clearances and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Buongiorno came through with another solid performance as his side contained the opponents in this one. He has contributed to three clean sheets in the last four matches, tallying 14 tackles (six won), eight interceptions and 15 clearances.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Muscular in Bologna contest Ricci created one scoring chance and had three tackles (one won), one clearance and three interceptions in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Ricci made his presence felt mostly defensively for the second week in a row, helping the rearguard stymie a quality team. He has started in six of the last seven games, notching seven key passes, four crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (three won) and nine interceptions.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Held in check by Bologna Bellanova commited one foul and registered four crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles (two won) in Friday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Bellanova didn't have his best stuff in this one as the opponents keyed in on stopping him, turning in his least productive showing in six weeks. He has notched 15 chances created, 34 crosses (11 accurate) and eight tackles (seven won) in the last five rounds, providing one assist.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Wins two tackles against Bologna Vojvoda recorded one cross (one accurate), one clearance and four tackles (two won) in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Vojvoda started as a center-back due to Adrien Tameze's (suspension) and Koffi Djidji's (thigh) absences and held his own against a quality team. The coach has gone back and fourth concerning his role and minutes, as he can play also as a wingback, where he contributes more offensively. He has assisted once and tallied eight key passes, 23 crosses (four accurate) and eight tackles (two won) in the last five rounds (four starts).

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Pretty good versus Bologna Rodriguez generated three crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (one won), two interceptions, and one clearance in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Rodriguez wasn't precise but contributed a little on both ends in a tightly contested affair, and his team didn't concede. He has logged 20 crosses (four accurate), six tackles (three won), four interceptions and four clearances in the last five matches, with three clean sheets.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Posts four interceptions against Bologna Linetty had one shot (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and four interceptions in 62 minutes in Friday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Linetty came in early to replace Nikola Vlasic (groin) and shored up the midfield with his hustle. He'll have to compete also with Adrien Tameze, on top of Ivan Ilic and Samuele Ricci, going forward. He has logged six off-target shots, four crosses (one accurate), six tackles (two won) and four interceptions in his last five appearances.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Sends in five crosses in Bologna game Ilic had one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate), two key passes and two corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Ilic was one of the most active men for his side on offense, pacing it in chances created and deliveries thanks to a few set pieces. He has fared progressively better since coming back from injury, recording four chances created, four shots (one on target), nine crosses (three accurate) and five tackles (one won) in the last three rounds.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Fairly active against Bologna Zapata drew two fouls and registered three shots (zero on goal), two tackles (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Zapata led his team in attempts as he often does but was dangerous just once, just missing the mark from a pretty good position. He hasn't scored in four rounds, where he has logged 10 shots (two on target), two chances created and four crosses (zero accurate).

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

TORINO-BOLOGNA 0-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Honours shared at the Grande Torino | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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