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Mergim Vojvoda - Doesn't play against Lazio Vojvoda (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Vojvoda was back in the squad after a two-match absence, but Valentino Lazaro and Brandon Soppy handled the flank in this one. He had started in all three games before the injury, but he'll have to show well when given the opportunity to hold onto the job.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perr Schuurs - Decent day in defense Schuurs recorded three tackles (three won), one clearance and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Schuurs was the one bright spot in Torino's defensive performance on Wednesday, notching three tackles won, three interceptions and a clearance in the loss. The defender hasn't been terrible this season, registering eight interceptions, 12 clearances and 13 tackles (nine won) through six matches this season. He has been a normal starter this season, making the starting XI in all six matches, and should continue in that role this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Whips in four crosses Bellanova registered three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Bellanova registered another lackluster performance on Wednesday, registering only one chance created, two tackles won and three crosses. This is his second quiet performance in a row, accumulating only one shot, two chances created, three tackles won and eight crosses over the last two games. He will have a good chance to turn things around in Torino's next match against a struggling Verona.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows two against Lazio Milinkovic-Savic recorded one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had one of his poorest performances of the season on Wednesday, allowing two goals while only making one save in the loss. The goalie had started the year with three clean sheets in four games but is starting to skid after only registering one in his last three games. He will have a good chance to rebound in his next match when he takes on a Verona team that has only scored four goals in six matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Leaves Lazio game in first half Buongiorno was subbed off due to a groin/thigh injury in the 27th minute of Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Lazio, Gianluca Di Marzio informs, after recording one tackle (zero won) an...

Impact Buongiorno couldn't continue after overstretching his leg while trying to latch onto the ball and signaled some discomfort on his upper thigh. Saba Sazonov came off the bench to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Available against Lazio Vojvoda (thigh) has been called up for Wednesday's match versus Lazio, Torino announced.

Impact Vojvoda sat out two games with a peculiar thigh injury but managed to recover pretty quickly. He was starting over Valentino Lazaro before getting hurt. The teammate has been solid in relief. He has posted two chances created, nine crosses (zero accurate), and three clearances in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Five crosses in draw Bellanova recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Bellanova had one of his quietest games of the season thus far on Sunday, only notching one shot and a chance created to go along with his five crosses. The winger has gained most of his contribution off the crosses he makes, struggling to gain goal contributions with only one this whole season. He has started all five matches and looks to remain in that spot, but he will have to pick up his production if he doesn't want to start to fight for minutes.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Five crosses against Roma Lazaro generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Lazaro once again accumulated a decent amount of crosses, whipping in five in Sunday's draw. This was the midfielder's second successive match in the starting XI and might be the new starter on the flank after only being used as a rotational player last season. He has been decent in his two starts, registering one shot, four chances created, five corners and 11 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Assist in return Ilic assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Ilic was a massive part in Torino earning the draw on Sunday, assisting on Duvan Zapata's equalizer in the 85th minute. This was Ilic's second assist of the season and his second straight match in the Serie A with an assist. He had missed the last match due to a calf issue but should return to his normal starting spot after making the starting XI on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Scores first goal with Torino Zapata scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Zapata earned the draw for Torino late into Sunday's match, scoring in the 85th minute off of an Ivan Ilic assist to equalize the game. This was the Columbian's first goal with his new club after only registering three shots and zero goals in his first two starts. He will be a normal starter for Torino this season and will attempt to get back to the top of the Serie A scoring charts with his new club.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Allows one against Roma Milinkovic-Savic had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic wasn't too active in Sunday's draw, only making two saves while giving up one goal. The Serbian has been very solid up to this point in the season, registering three clean sheets and five goals allowed through five matches. He will look to pick up a clean sheet in his next match when he faces a Lazio team that has scored five goals in five matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Swings in three crosses in Roma clash Vlasic had two clearances, one block, and three crosses (zero accurate) in 35 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Vlasic was eased into action after an illness and didn't play in an offensive role as Torino threw in several attackers to try to draw the game. He'll be back in the XI soon enough. He's off to a slow start with four shots (zero on target) and six inaccurate crosses in four games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Starting on bench Vlasic (illness) is starting on the bench for Sunday's match versus Roma.

Impact Vlasic will get the start on the bench after recovering from an illness. He should return to the lineup no problem for Wednesday's match versus Lazio.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Starting Sunday Ilic (ankle) is in the lineup for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Ilic had to sit last match with an ankle injury, but is back in action Sunday against Roma. He has totaled an assist with seven crosses (three accurate) in three games thus far.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Zima - Nursing knee problem Zima is out against Roma due to a lingering knee injury, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Zima will sit his second match in a row and potentially more as the issue has been bugging him for a while. Saba Sazonov is currently the only defensive backup healthy, but the starters are fit.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Will return against Roma Vlasic (illness) will be an option versus Roma Sunday, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Vlasic missed some practice time after being a late scratch for the past fixture due to a stomach bug but will be available Sunday. It remains to be seen whether he'll recapture his starting job since he didn't have a clean week. Demba Seck replaced him in the previous tilt. He has logged four off-target shots, three crosses, and one tackle in three appearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Good to go for Roma game Ilic (ankle) "has recovered" coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ilic will be back on the squad after sitting the previous game due to a mild ankle sprain and could unseat Adrien Tameze or Demba Seck depending on the squad's posture. He has provided one assist and added four chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), and five corners in three games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Demba Seck - Three shots in win Seck had three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Seck struggled to find much production against Salernitana despite Torino controlling much of the game, only registering one interception, one tackle and three shots in the win. The 22-year-old has only been used in a rotational role so far this season, notching only two appearances, with his first start being in Monday's match.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Six crosses versus Salernitana Lazaro generated six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 3-0 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Lazaro had a decent match on Monday, registering one tackle, two chances created and six crosses in the win. The Austrian earned his first start of the season against Salernitana, notching a full 90 minutes of play. He has been used very sparsely so far this campaign, earning three appearances through four matches, with two of those appearances only being as a substitute. He looks to be locked into a rotational role once again this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Notches assist in win Bellanova assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 win over Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th min...

Impact Bellanova earned his assist in Monday's game after finding Nemanja Radonjic for the third goal of the match in the 50th minute. The 23-year-old only joined Torino this summer but already seems to be an important piece of their team after starting in all four matches to open the season. He hasn't been anything very special for the team yet but adds great playmaking ability to the field, registering 17 crosses (three accurate) and three chances created so far.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Scores opening goal Buongiorno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Buongiorno got Torino off to a flying start after bagging the first goal of the match in the 15th minute. It was a rare goal for the defender, being only his second since joining Torino in 2016. He wasn't needed in the defense very much against Salernitana, only registering one tackle (one won) and four clearances. He has now started all four matches to start the season, and looks to remain in a starting role for the third straight season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Nets brace against Salernitana Radonjic scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Radonjic was the star in Monday's win, scoring two goals while also contributing four shots, two crosses and one tackle won. This was the attacker's second straight match with a goal, bringing his total tally to three on the season. He has appeared in all four matches this season and only has started in two of those matches, but might be in contention for a regular starting role after his last two performances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Earns clean sheet Milinkovic-Savic recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 3-0 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic had a great performance for the second match in a row, notching his second consecutive clean sheet to go along with six saves. The 26-year-old was stout in Monday's game, providing numerous saves to lead Torino to victory. He will have a much tougher matchup in his next match when he takes on a Roma team that just scored seven goals in one match.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Doesn't play versus Salernitana Sanabria (thigh) was an unused sub in Monday's 3-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Sanabria returned from an injury but didn't get minutes, as the coach continued to ride newcomer Duvan Zapata, who supplanted him atop the depth chart. He'll have to wait for his opportunity and exploit it to resume being a starter despite his success late last season. He has tallied one shot and drawn two fouls through two games so far.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE