Torino Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Raoul Bellanova - Lively in Frosinone tilt Bellanova won three duels and had four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Bellanova was highly effective motoring up and down the right flank and had solid volume but wasn't very precise in the final third. He has recorded six shots (zero on target), three chances created, and 25 crosses (three accurate) in the last five games.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Takes five shots against Frosinone Zapata drew two fouls and registered five shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Zapata was the most active attacker for his side but wasn't clutch in the box, and his attempts weren't particularly threatening. He has recorded two goals, one assist, 19 shots (six on target), and three chances created in the last five matches. Torino will host Empoli on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Ruled out again Radonjic (coach's decision) hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Frosinone.

Impact Radonjic will miss his second match in a row due to disciplinary reasons, although the coach left the door open for his return if he practices better in the coming weeks. He had a small role even prior to the recent turn of events.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Will be back against Frosinone Pellegri will be available Sunday versus Frosinone, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Pellegri was a late scratch last week, but his physical problem was minor, and he will reprise, backing up Antonio Sanabria and Duvan Zapata, who have started multiple fixtures in a row. He has logged two shots on target, one key pass, and three clearances in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Whips in six crosses Bellanova registered one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-0 win against Atalanta.

Impact Bellanova had another great match in the crossing department, whipping in six in Monday's 3-0 win. The winger has now recorded six or more crosses in five matches this season, having a total of 59 on the season. Outside of that, he was kept pretty quiet, following suit to most of his matches this season, only registering one shot.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Four crosses against Atalanta Ilic had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Ilic registered his sixth match of the season, notching four or more crosses in Monday's win. He now averages just under three crosses a match to go along with just over one chance created per contest. The midfielder has started four matches in a row for the club and looks to be a regular starter in the midfield this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Two assists against Atalanta Vlasic assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 3-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Vlasic paired up with Duvan Zapata for a great match on Monday, assisting on both of Zapata's goals in the 3-0 win. There were Vlasic's first assists of the season, giving him three goal contributions on the season after scoring just three matches ago. He has now started in the past three contests and looks to have a firm grasp of the starting role after a string of great performances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Scores from penalty spot Sanabria scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Sanbria earned his second goal in the past four matches Monday, finding the net in the 56th minute after converting from the penalty spot. The forward has now started in the past five matches for the club and looks to be one of the top choices in the attack, registering 13 shots across that span.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Bags brace Zapata scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Zapata scored his first goal in seven appearances on Monday, bagging a brace as Torino went on to win 3-0. He scored his first in the 19th minute off of a Nikola Vlasic assist and added onto that with a goal in the 95th minute, once again assisted by Vlasic. Zapata now has three goals on 25 shots and one assist on seven chances created in 11 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Clean sheet in win Milinkovic-Savic registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 3-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic was stellar on Monday, recording four saves on his way to a clean sheet. This was the 26-year-old's sixth clean sheet of the season, with his last coming just three matches ago. He will hope to carry the momentum into their next match when he faces Frosinone.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Logs two clearances against Atalanta Ricci had 10 passes and two clearances in six minutes in Monday's 3-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Ricci didn't get many minutes after a muscular injury, and the fact that Torino dominated might have contributed to the choice to be cautious. He could be in the XI versus Frosinone since Karol Linetty is suspended.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Sazonov - Doesn't play against Atalanta Sazonov (nose) was an unused sub in Monday's 3-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Sazonovic was fit after a nose fracture, but he'll have to wait for his turn since the gaffer is preferring other options in the back three at the month. He has appeared three times, tallying three tackles, one interception, seven clearances, and two blocks, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Will miss Frosinone game Linetty had one chance created, three crosses (two accurate), three tackles (two won), and was booked for the fifth time this season in Monday's 3-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Linetty did a little bit of everything in the commanding win, but he'll be unavailable for the next fixture due to yellow-card accumulation. Samuele Ricci or Gvidas Gineitis will replace him in the midfield.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Saba Sazonov - Given bench role Sazonov (nose) is on the bench for Monday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Sazanov is finally returning after having surgery on his nose, ending a four-match absence. The defender will most likely remain in a bench role, as he only started in one match this season and has only been selected to play in three matches this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - On bench Monday Ricci (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Ricci is back on the team sheet after a two-match absence due to a thigh injury> he is outside of his normal starting spot, beginning the match on the bench, but will most likely return to the starting XI after testing his legs Monday.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Ruled out for Atalanta clash Pellegri hasn't been called up for Monday's fixture versus Atalanta.

Impact Pellegri might have suffered a last-minute injury and won't be on the bench for this one. He has been their third option behind Duvan Zapata and Antonio Sanabria as of late. Demba Seck and Yann Karamoh could get minutes behind the starters since Nemanja Radonjic is also missing.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Will miss Atalanta game Radonjic hasn't been selected for Monday's match versus Atalanta after an argument with the coach, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Radonjic was ousted for practice for lack of intensity on Sunday and won't be an option for this one. He has played very limited minutes in the last month, so their offensive rotations aren't significantly impacted by his absence. It's not the first time he has butted heads with the coach, and the punishments usually haven't lasted long.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Sazonov - Available against Atalanta Sazonov (nose) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Atalanta on Monday.

Impact Sazonov has been fitted with a mask and will be an option, but he didn't play in the three games before the injury, with the coach going with Adrien Tameze or David Zima over him in the back next to their regular starters.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Fit for Atalanta contest Ricci (thigh) "will be available versus Atalanta, and we'll see whether from the start or off the bench," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ricci has recuperated quickly from a thigh strain and will return from a two-game absence. The gaffer hinted he'd be used as a sub but added that he looked well enough in practice to potentially be in the XI. Karol Linetty, Ivan Ilic, and Gvidas Gineitis will be affected by his return. He has assisted once and posted seven shots (one on target), four chances created, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in his last six appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Busy at the back Buongiorno registered one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Buongiorno put in a big individual performance at the back for Torino despite the loss to Bologna. He made four tackles (one won) to go with two interceptions, five clearances and two blocks on top of his sole shot of the contest. The young defender has played every minute when healthy this year and continues to ascend at the heart of the Torino back line.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Ineffective in loss Sanabria generated three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Sanabria earned his fourth consecutive start but he was unable to put any of his three shots on frame and lacked a creative or finishing touch in this one. His next opportunity to impress will be against Atalanta on Monday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Cools off against Bologna Ilic recorded three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Ilic was unable to replicate the season-best performance he put on in his previous match but he did have three shots for the second match in a row. After being in and out of the starting XI and playing only two full 90s in Bologna's first 10 games, he has started and finished each of the last three and appears to have the manager's trust in midfield.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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