TORINO NEWS

Cristiano Biraghi - 10 crosses in defeat Biraghi had 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Como.

Impact Biraghi racked up at least 10 crosses for the second time this season, while this also marked the second time that he accounted for at least three accurate crosses in a match. On the defensive side, this was his fourth consecutive outing with at least one tackle won, and he is up to eight tackles won over that span. He also nabbed two interceptions for the second time in three matches.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Eligible for Udinese match Ricci served a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Como.

Impact Ricci was handed the standard punishment after a straight red card and will be available against Udinese next Monday. He'll probably supplant Karol Linetty or Gvidas Gineitis in the XI. He has recorded five crosses (zero accurate), one chance created, five tackles (three won) and 14 clearances in his last six showings.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Late scratch for Como contest Vlasic won't be involved in Sunday's game versus Como due to late muscular discomfort, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Vlasic was inserted in the initial squad list but will watch the game from the stands because he didn't feel totally right and will be assessed ahead of next Monday's home game versus Udinese. Antonio Sanabria is taking his place in a more offensive-minded formation.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Stays on the mend for Como game Lazaro (calf) "has a soleus issue, and we'll try to shorten the recovery times," coach Paolo Vanoli stated.

Impact Lazaro will miss the second consecutive game versus Como and is likely to be out a while longer given the gaffer's words. Gvidas Gineitis and Yann Karamoh will continue absorbing his minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Juric out at relegated Southampton for his 2nd firing of the season

Ivan Juric has been fired by Southampton after the last-placed Premier League club was relegated

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Che Adams - Misses penalty Adams had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Adams missed a spot kick in the 62nd minute, saved by Lorenzo Montipo. Adams registered six passes and also made one clearance and one interception. He has netted only once in in six appearances across the last two months and will aim to improve his strike rate in the closing part of the campaign.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Registers most crosses Biraghi generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Biraghi recorded the most crosses in the game, made 54 passes and also registered two tackles and a clearance. He has accumulated 18 clearances, 10 tackles and five tackles in eight games since joining Torino on-loan from Fiorentina.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Eljif Elmas - Nets equalizer Elmas scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Elmas curled in the equalizer into bottom corner in the 67th minute, assisted by Nikola Vlasic. Elmas made 21 passes and also recorded a clearance. He has netted four times in seven appearances since his loan move from Leipzig

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Makes critical error Milinkovic-Savic recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Verona.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was unable to clear the ball and gifted the opener for Amin Sarr in the 64th minute. Milinkovic-Savic also made a tackle. He has recorded 18 saves in the last six games, also accumulating two clean sheets. Next Sunday, he faces Como.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Sent off late Ricci was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Ricci was shown a straight red card in the 86th minute forcing Torino down to ten men. The midfielder will miss next week's match against Como through suspension.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

APRIL 5 • 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.

APRIL 2 • 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.

APRIL 2 • 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

MARCH 31 • 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