TORINO NEWS

Raoul Bellanova - Nets first goal of season Bellanova scored a goal while taking five shots (one on goal), crossing five times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Friday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Bellanova found the back of the net in the 50th minute, opening the scoring in the match while leading Torino with five shots. The goal was the first of the season for the wing-back as he now has three goal involvements across his last four Serie A starts.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Assists as substitute Vojvoda had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Friday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Vojvoda entered the match in the 76th minute and set up Duvan Zapata for Torino's second goal in the 81st. Vojvoda hasn't started a match since December with Friday's assist being his first goal involvement of the season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Lines up on bench Linetty (illness) is on the bench for Friday's match against Lecce.

Impact Linetty is back with the team after missing their last contest due to illness, lining up on the bench in his return despite normally being a starter. He will now look to get back in the starting XI next contest, as he has been given the start in 10 of the 15 matches he has played in this season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Starting Friday Pellegri (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's contest against Lecce.

Impact Pellegri has recovered from the illness that forced him to miss the club's last match against Sassuolo, lining up in the starting XI for his return. It is a bit surprising to see the forward in the starting Xi just after injury, as he has not started in four contests, only getting the start in three of their previous matches. However, he will hope to maintain the role moving forward, as he has yet to bag a goal contribution this season despite being an attacker, and will hope to change that.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Probable for Lecce contest Linetty (illness) wasn't listed among the absentees for Friday's home match versus Lecce in the pre-game presser by coach Ivan Juric.

Impact Linetty has shaken off an illness and will reprise competing with Samuele Ricci and Ivan Ilic for two spots in the midfield, while Adrien Tameze, who started there last week, is suspended for this one. He has tallied four shots (one on target), three key passes, 3 tackles (all won) and two blocks in his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Will be back against Lecce Pellegri (illness) will be an option for Friday's home game against Lecce, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Pellegri resumed training regularly after sitting out the past match due to an illness. He's the third or fourth option offensively. He has started once in his last five appearances, recording three shots (one on target), one tackle and one block.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Will miss some time Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a low-degree strain of the right pectineus muscle, Torino announced.

Impact Rodriguez was already banged up coming into the game and made things worse during his short time on the pitch. He's poised to skip at least a pair of games. Adam Masina and Saba Sazonov will pick up the slack in the back.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Middling production in stalemate Vlasic had three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Vlasic took three shots after taking none in his prior three games but none of them found the frame of the goal and he failed to create a single chance for a teammate. Despite his struggles of late with zero goal contributions in four matches, he has started 12 straight and figures to play a big role again versus Lecce.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Provides assist in draw Bellanova assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Bellanova tallied his second assist in three games compared to just one in the 15 previous matches. He has created 21 chances in total this season, with six of those coming in his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Productive in attack Zapata scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Zapata doubled his season average of 2.5 shots per game with five in this match as he continues to find his form in this Torino side. He has seven goal involvements and 28 shots in his last 10 games compared to three and 11 respectively in the 12 matches prior.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows one goal against Sassuolo Milinkovic-Savic recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was beaten once in this one but he remarkably has not conceded multiple times in a game since late October and is averaging one clean sheet per two matches. Up next is a contest against Lecce on Friday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Disqualified for Lecce game Tameze (calf) had three chances created, four tackles (three won) and two interceptions and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Tameze looked fine despite an ailment and returned to a midfield role after months, putting together a well-rounded showing. However, he won't be eligible to play against Lecce on Friday due to yellow-card accumulation. Samuele Ricci, Ivan Ilic, and Karol Linetty (illness) will be the top options on that occasion.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Taken off after 20 minutes Rodriguez was forced off the field in the 20th minute of Saturday's match against Sassuolo, appearing to have possibly picked up an injury.

Impact Rodriguez appeared to not be completely ready to go when taking the pitch earlier Saturday, having come off in the 20th minute after entering the match on the injury report. He previously was dealing with a thigh issue and may have aggravated that area once again, leading to his early exit. Not much more will be known until the post-match press conference, but many will hope for the move to be more for cautionary reasons following his minor injury this week and for the defender to be back on the pitch next week to face Leece on Friday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Starting Saturday Rodriguez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Rodriguez keeps his starting streak intact, healing up from a thigh injury he picked up midweek to make the starting XI Saturday. The defender has yet to miss a start this season, featuring in all 23 of the club's matches thus far, being a crucial piece of their three-back system in the defense.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Starting against Sassuolo Tameze (calf) is in the starting XI to face Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Tameze won't miss any time with his latest injury, returning to the starting XI Saturday like many expected after healing from a calf injury he picked up midweek. The midfielder has been a regular starter this season, only missing out on six starts he has been available for, so expect him to remain in the starting XI moving forward in most of the club's future matches.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Cleared for Sassuolo tilt Rodriguez (thigh) has made Torino's squad list to face Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Rodriguez is good to go despite bowing out in the past game and a challenging week and is neck-and-neck with Adam Masina to start in the back. He has logged 12 clearances, five tackles (three won) and seven interceptions in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Ruled out Saturday Pellegri (illness) will sit out Saturday's match versus Sassuolo, Torino informed.

Impact Pellegri came down with the flu and won't be an option for this one. David Okereke will absorb his minutes as the top offensive deputy.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Will miss Sassuolo game Linetty (illness) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Juventus, Torino informed.

Impact Linetty hasn't been able to recover from the flu and should be back next week. Samuele Ricci, Ivan Ilic, Adrien Tameze, and Gvidas Gineitis will be the top men in the midfield sans him.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Good to go for Saturday Tameze (calf) has avoided injuries and will be an option for Saturday's away game versus Sassuolo, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Tameze bowed out early mostly due to cramps in the previous game, didn't require further tests, and has been training fully for multiple days. He'll compete for the starting job with Koffi Djidji unless one of the two moves to a different spot in the defense since Alessandro Buongiorno (shoulder) is out and Ricardo Rodriguez (thigh) is iffy. He has tallied five tackles (four won), 13 interceptions and nine clearances in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Battling illness Pellegri has been under the weather this week, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Pellegri will be further evaluated on game day to determine whether he could be called up. He has likely dropped to being the fourth option offensively following the arrival of David Okereke. Duvan Zapata and Antonio Sanabria are firmly entrenched as the starters.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - In doubt for Sasssuolo tilt Linetty has had a high fever for the whole week, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Linetty has about a day to shake it off, but he's unlikely to make XI even if he does manage to be an option. Samuele Ricci and Ivan Ilic are the frontrunners to start in the midfield given the situation.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Questionable for Sassuolo game Rodriguez (thigh) "has practiced on the side for the entire week. We'll see how he feels in the final session," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Rodriguez avoided serious issues but will likely be forced to sit the Sassuolo game on Saturday and would at best be a bench option if available after a subpar week. Adam Masina is slated for his first start since joining the team.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Blanks Salernitana Milinkovic-Savic made one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Milinkovic had to bat away just one shot late in the second half to come away with his 11th clean sheet of the season and the third in the last four games. He has conceded once and made 18 saves in such a stretch. Torino will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Masina - Shows well in Torino debut Masina registered one shot (zero on goal), three successful duels, three clearances, and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Masina was called upon early as Ricardo Rodriguez left in the first half and held his own on both ends. He'll take over the role if the teammate has to miss time since Torino are running low on defenders. He has logged six tackles (one won), eight clearances, and one block in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Struggles in Salernitana match Vlasic won one of one tackle and two duels and recorded two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Vlasic didn't manage to find the proper position through the middle and never shook free. He was pulled early due to ineffectiveness and to go with a more aggressive look. He has scored once and added three shots (one on target), five key passes, and five crosses (three accurate) in the last four games. Torino will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE