Torino Team News Page 15 - Soccer

Mergim Vojvoda - Subbed out with injury Vojvoda was injured and subbed out in the 65th minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory over Udinese. He assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created befor...

Impact Vojvoda picked up his first start since Dec. 16, but unfortunately, his outing was cut short due to injury. Prior to his departure from the pitch, Vojvoda helped his squad open the scoring by setting up Duvan Zapata for a header from the center of the box in the 10th minute of play. The assist marked the second in the last three appearances for Vojvoda.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Nets goal in win Vlasic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Vlasic fired a shot from the right side of the box that found the back of the net in the 53rd minute of play. The goal marked his first in the last 10 games and his third of the season. This also marked the fourth time in 10 outings where Vlasic recorded at least two shots and his fourth time in the last five games with a shot on target.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Two goal contributions in win Zapata scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Zapata opened the scoring in the 10th minute of play with a header from the center of the box. He continued to influence the attack and set up Nikola Vlasic for a shot from the right side of the box to make it 2-0 in the 53rd minute of play. The goal marked the fifth in the last nine outings for Zapata, while the assist marked his fourth of the season. Additionally, this marked the first game of the campaign where he tallied a goal and an assist in the same match.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet Milinkovic-Savic recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic registered his second clean sheet in the last three games. This also marked just the sixth time in 28 appearances on the season where he made less than two saves. Up next for Torino is a meeting with Monza on Saturday, March 30.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Antonio Sanabria - Available against Udinese Sanabria (undisclosed) is in the squad to face Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Sanabria wasn't fully fit in the buildup to the match and ultimately starts from the bench during Saturday's matchup. Duvan Zapata starts at striker for Torino.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Italy calls up 3 new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador

Torino right back Raoul Bellanova, Hellas Verona midfielder Michael Folorunsho and Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca have been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time

MARCH 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Sanabria - Dealing with small injury Sanabria "had a difficult week because of a major contusion, and needed to have the blood drain. We'll see how he feels in practice and then decide whether he'll play against Udine...

Impact Sanabria returned to the stat sheet last week but might remain a bench option since he's not 100 percent. Pietro Pellegri got the nod over him in the previous match. David Okereke is also an option.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sanabria's goal was a work of art | Every Angle | Napoli-Torino | Serie A 2023/24

MARCH 12, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Milinkovic-Savic delivers a flawless performance | Top Moment | Napoli-Torino | Serie A 2023/24

MARCH 11, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Antonio Sanabria has scored with a spectacular bicycle kick to give Torino a 1-1 draw at Napoli in Serie A and slow the Neapolitan club’s good run since coach Francesco Calzona too...

MARCH 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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