Torino Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Valentino Lazaro - Sets up teammate versus Cagliari Lazaro assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), three key passes, and two corners in Friday's 2-1 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Lazaro had a productive outing as he led his team in deliveries and co-paced it in cross. He slipped the ball to Samuele Ricci before the teammate scored after a mazing run. It's his second helper of the campaign, with both coming this month. He has stared over Mergim Vojvoda in five consecutive fixtures, logging eight key passes, 29 crosses (nine accurate), and ten corners.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Proviedes assist against Cagliari Bellanova assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 2-1 win against Cagliari.

Impact Bellanova powered up and down the flank at will, co-led his team in key passes, and found Duvan Zapata with a low-driven cross after zooming past his opponent to set up the opener for his third assist of the season and the second in his last five appearances. He has posted five off-target shots, six chances created, and 23 crosses (seven accurate) in such a stretch.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Nets and subs off in Cagliari match Ricci won two duels and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-1 win against Cagliari before subbing due to an ankle injury...

Impact Ricci bagged a pretty goal as he waltzed through several defenders before wrong-footing the goalkeeper. It's his first of the season. On the other hand, he couldn't continue after rolling his ankle. He was substituted by Gvidas Gineitis since Ivan Ilic (back) was out for this one and Adrien Tameze had to play in the defense. He's headed for some tests ahead of next Sunday's home clash with Salernitana.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Scores against Cagliari Zapata scored one goal to go with five shots (three on target), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Zapata broke the deadlock in the first half with a professional finish attacking the first post on a feed by Raoul Bellanova, beating the defender to the punch and the goalie from close range. He also paced his team in attempts but couldn't find a second. He hadn't scored in six games but had a pair of assists in a recent fixture. He has recorded 12 shots (seven on target), six key passes, and 12 inaccurate crosses in the last five rounds. Torino will host Salernitana next Sunday.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

CAGLIARI-TORINO 1-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Toro edge Sardinians in Cagliari | Serie A 2023/24

JANUARY 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Torino wins again to leave Cagliari struggling in Serie A

First-half goals from Duván Zapata and Samuele Ricci have helped Torino beat Cagliari 2-1 in Serie A

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Karol Linetty - Starting against Cagliari Linetty (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Linetty will see his first start since Dec 16 and his first league start in 2024. He's started nine of the 14 games played for the team this season, logging in 15 clearances, 13 tackles (11 won) and 11 interceptions.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Should be fine for Cagliari match Linetty wasn't mentioned in the list of absentees by coach Ivan Juric ahead of Friday's away contest versus Cagliari.

Impact Linetty has reportedly trained regularly after sitting out the previous game and might make the XI since Ivan Ilic (back) is missing and Adrien Tameze could be used in the back since Koffi Djidji (groin) is out too. He has posted three chances created, five crosses (three accurate), and seven tackles (all won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Soppy - Will sit Cagliari tilt Soppy (undisclosed) won't be an option Friday against Cagliari, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Soppy will stay on the mend with an unspecified injury that sidelined him for three weeks at this point. Raoul Bellanova, Valentino Lazaro, and Mergim Vojvoda are ahead of him in the depth chart on the wings also when he's healthy.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Karamoh - Not returing against Cagliari Karamoh (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Friday's match versus Empoli, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Karamoh will miss the second fixture in a row despite having an extra week to recover. Torino will be extra thin offensively behind the Antonio Sanabria, Duvan Zapata, and Pietro Pellegrini because Nemanja Radonjic (back) is missing too and Demba Seck just left.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Unavailable against Cagliari Radonjic "never trained with the group this week due to back spams and other problems," coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Radonjic won't be selected for Friday's away fixture versus Cagliari, and he's also reportedly in talks to leave the club considering his limited role and constant feud with the coach.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Will miss Cagliari game Ilic "won't be called up for Friday's match versus Cagliari due to back pain," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ilic will see his run of starts come to an end due to a minor problem and will attempt to recover for the following game. Karol Linetty or Gvidas Gineitis will take his place in the midfield next to Samuele Ricci.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Ruled out for Cagliari game Djidji "isn't in the best conditions, and we don't want to risk him," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Djidji won't be an option for Friday's away game versus Torino as he's occasionally bothered by a groin injury that sidelined him for months. Adrien Tameze, David Zima, and Saba Sazonov are the next men up in the role.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Doesn't feature versus Genoa Radonjic (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.

Impact Radonjic was available after a minor problem but watched the game from the bench. He has gotten minutes just once int eh last five games he was available for and has routinely butted heads with the coach.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Two-way impact in tie Ricci generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Ricci took a shot for the second game in a row and created a season-high three chances. His next match is against a Cagliari side that has conceded 33 goals in 20 matches.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Minimal impact in draw Bellanova had one shot (zero on goal) and eight crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Bellanova won his only tackle and made a clearance on top of his sole shot of the match but was unable to make much of an impact against Genoa. He will look to get more involved on the flank against Cagliari.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Massive output in stalemate Buongiorno recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81s...

Impact Buongiorno set a new season high with 12 clearances in addition to winning two of five tackles and making six clearances on top of his attacking output. He has been one of the most improved defenders in Serie A this year, already matching his goal contribution and clean sheet tallies from last season, and will continue to anchor the Torino backline going forward.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Big day in goal Milinkovic-Savic recorded six saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic tied a season high with six saves made as he kept a second consecutive clean sheet. The keeper is in impressive form with five shutouts in his last seven appearances and will look for another next time out away to Cagliari.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Soppy - Stays out for Genoa tilt Soppy (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's clash with Genoa.

Impact Soppy will skip his second contest in a row due to an injury whose nature hasn't been revealed by the club. Raoul Bellanova is the clear starter at the position. Valentino Lazaro and Mergim Vojvoda can adapt to the role if need be.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Ruled out Saturday Linetty (undisclosed) didn't make Torino's squad for Saturday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Linetty was said to be in doubt and will indeed miss out because of an unspecified minor physical problem. He'll have extra time to recover since Torino are off next week. Ivan Ilic, Samuele Ricci, Adrien Tameze, and Gvidas Gineitis will be the top options in the midfield in this one.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Yann Karamoh - Ruled out for Genoa clash Karamoh will miss Saturday's tilt versus Genoa due to a toe injury, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Karamoh got hurt in practice and will sit out at least one game. He'll have extra time to recover since Torino will play their next game on January 26, He's generally a backup when they are whole. Demba Seck and Nemanja Radonjic will absorb his limited minutes.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Questionable for Genoa game Linetty "has a small issue and will have to be assessed," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Linetty picked up a problem in training and will have to pass a late fitness test to be an option. Samuele Ricci or Adrien Tameze would join Ivan Ilic in the midfield if he was unavailable, and one of the two is likely to over him regardless given his imperfect conditions.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Good to go for Genoa game Radonjic (undisclosed) will be an option for Saturday's clash with Genoa, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Radonjic will make a quick return after skipping the past game due to a muscular ailment. He has played very little in the last two months featuring for just 26 minutes across three appearances off the bench without recording meaningful stats.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

David Zima - Doesn't play against Napoli Zima (knee) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Zima quickly returned from a small injury, but he has struggled to find minutes this season. Koffi Djidji, Adrien Tameze, Saba Sazonov are currently ahead of his in the defensive pecking order, on top of staples Alessandro Buongiorno and Ricardo Rodriguez.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Torino wins again to leave Cagliari struggling in Serie A