Torino Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Matteo Lovato - Good to go for Udinese game Lovato (calf) "will return versus Udinese but has ben out for a while," coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Lovato will be in contention to replace Koffi DJidji (thigh), but the gaffer hinted he might field players in better shape, like Saba Sazonov or Mergim Vojvoda. He has tallied 10 tackles (seven won), 11 interceptions and four clearances in his last four starts.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12 • YOUTUBE

Koffi Djidji - Out for several matches Djidji has been diagnosed with a lesion of the distal tendon of the left semitendinosus muscle, Torino announced.

Impact Djidji is expected to be out for at least 45 days and might not return this campaign if he needs surgery to address the issue, which has yet to be determined. Saba Sazonov will fill in until Matteo Lovato (calf) and Adrien Tameze (thigh) return from injury.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Brilliant in Napoli clash Milinkovic-Savic had seven saves, one punch and one clearance and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic couldn't keep a clean sheet but had a great showing nonetheless, denying multiple clear-cut chances to allow his team to come away with a good result. He has blanked the opponents twice in the last five rounds, making 15 saves and surrendering six goals. Torino will visit Udinese next Saturday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Comes in late versus Napoli Vojvoda (back) didn't record stats in two minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Vojvoda returned from an injury but played very little. He was already behind Valentino Lazaro before the physical problem, and the coach has been using Ricardo Rodriguez and Adam Masina together on the left flank, increasing the competition. He has started just in eighth of his 18 seasonal appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Completes ban Ricci served a one-game suspension in Friday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Ricci will be eligible to play versus Udinese away next Saturday but won't be a lock to start since Karol Linetty and Gvidas Gineitis showed well in this one. Still, Torino are short-handed in the role sans Ivan Ilic (knee) and Adrien Tameze (thigh). He has logged four key passes, 12 crosses (two accurate) and three tackles (one won) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Masina - Holds his own against Napoli Masina won two duels and recorded one tackle (zero won), two clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Masina has started five matches in a row despite the return of Ricardo Rodriguez, as the teammate moved to a more offensive role and Valentino Lazaro dropped out of the formation. He has notched seven tackels (five won), four interceptions and eight clerances in such a stretch, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Limps off against Napoli Djidji registered two tackles (zero won), two clearances and one interception before leaving Friday's 1-1 draw with Napoli due to an apparent thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Djidji had an okay performance considering he was under intense pressure but couldn't finish the game due to a muscular problem. Since Adrien Tameze (thigh) and Matteo Lovato (thigh) are currently hurt, Saba Sazonov is the next man up.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Busy in Napoli contest Buongiorno won seven duels and two of two tackles and had one interception and 11 clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Buongiorno got booked pretty early but still managed to contain Victor Osimhen for the most part and put up good numbers in the process. He has tallied four tackles (all won), three interceptions and 18 clerances in two games since returning from injury, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Swings in three crosses against Napoli Bellanova won eight duels and one of two tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Bellanova wasn't as impactful as in some of the recent fixtures as he had to defend more on the flank considering the caliber of the opponents. He has scored and assisted once in the last five matches, totaling eight shots (two on target), 10 chances created and 26 crosses (eight accurate).

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Quiet again versus Napoli Vlasic created two scoring chances, won one of one tackle and recorded one tackle (one won) and one interception in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Vlasic tried to set up his teammates but had mostly a lackluster showing, as was the case in the previous two contests too. He last scored in early January and assisted in early December. He has tallied eight shots (four on target), 10 chances created and six crosses (two accurate) in the last five games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gvidas Gineitis - Produces in Napoli tilt Gineitis recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate), four chances created and seven corners in Friday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Gineitis had his best showing of the season while filling in for Ivan Ilic (knee), Adrien Tameze (thigh) and Samuele Ricci (suspension), recording new season highs in deliveries and key passes thanks to multiple sharp corners. He's poised for increased opportunities while his teammates recover. He has tallied four off-target shots, seven chances created, and 13 crosses (six accurate) in the last five rounds (two starts).

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Fires four shots in Napoli game Zapata won seven duels and generated four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Zapata had decent volume and led his team in attempts but couldn't find the target in this one, as Alex Meret brilliantly denied his best effort, a quick and potent shot from outside the box. He has scored three goals in the last six matches, adding 22 shots (seven on target), four chances created and 10 crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Bags goal versus Napoli Sanabria scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one block and one clearance in 27 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Sanabria dropped to the bench after a series of uninspiring performances but equalized the game a few minutes after coming in with a sterling bicycle kick. He hadn't hit the net since early January. He's now up to four goals in the year. He has tallied 13 shots (three on target) and two key passes in the last five rounds (three starts).

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sanabria's spectacular overhead kick rescues draw for Torino at Napoli in Serie A

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MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 8 • YOUTUBE

Mergim Vojvoda - On Bench Friday Vojvoda (back) is on the bench for Friday's match against Napoli.

Impact Vojvoda is making his return to play Friday, ending a three-match absence due to a back issue. The midfielder will most likely remain on the bench moving forward, as he has served on the bench in his previous eight appearances, holding more of a rotational role as of lately.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Will return versus Napoli Vojvoda (back) "has completely recovered from his injury," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Vojvoda will be available after sitting out three games due to back spasms. He has played second fiddle to Valentino Lazaro in recent months and hasn't started since mid-December. Adam Masina also got some minutes in the role while he was out. He has tallied one chance created, five crosses (one accurate) and three clearances in his last six appearances.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - 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

Alessandro Buongiorno - Sturdy versus Fiorentina Buongiorno (shoulder) had two blocks and seven interceptions and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Buongiorno didn't miss a beat despite being sidelined for over a month by a shoulder sprain and helped his team secure a clean sheet in a challenging fixture. It's his third in his last five appearances, where he has totaled 12 tackles (seven won), 17 interceptions and 33 clearances.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic frustrates Fiorentina | Top Moment | Torino-Fiorentina | Serie A 2023/24

MARCH 4 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Ilic - Will miss a few weeks Ilic sustained a left MCL tear against Fiorentina, Torino relayed.

Impact Ilic will be sidelined for at least a month, and likely longer, although the team hasn't announced whether he necessitates surgery, which would extend the timetable for his return. Karol Linetty, Samuele Ricci, Adrien Tameze (thigh) and Gvidas Ginetis will man the position while he recovers.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Plays full game against Fiorentina Bellanova recorded one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Bellanova recorded the most crosses in his team, made four clearances and also completed a dribble. He has been excellent lately as he has recorded four goal involvements in the last seven games and has also contributed defensively with six tackles, four interceptions and eight clearances in those games.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gvidas Gineitis - Comes off the bench against Fiorentina Gineitis registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ginetis replaced Antonio Sanabria at half time. Ginetis managed to record the most crosses in his team and also created two chances, made two clearances and completed a dribble. He has started two games this season and is yet to register a goal involvement.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Sanabria's spectacular overhead kick rescues draw for Torino at Napoli in Serie A