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Raoul Bellanova - Sets up goal against Empoli Bellanova assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Empoli. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Bellanova played a crucial role in setting up Duvan Zapata's headed goal with a well-delivered cross in the 25th minute. Although he had an opportunity to double Torino's advantage in the 38th minute, his header went wide. Defensively active, He contributed with three tackles. He was substituted for Brandon Soppy in the 85th minute. He has been a consistent presence, playing in every single league game this season, and his last goal involvement occurred three months ago against Salernitana.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Duvan Zapata - Scores against Empoli Zapata scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Zapata secured the only goal of the match in the 25th minute, heading in a well-placed cross from Raoul Bellanova. He was substituted for Pietro Pellegri in the 90th minute. Having featured in all but one game this season, he has notably scored three goals in the last three games.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Keeps clean sheet against Empoli Milinkovic-Savic made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic displayed dominance in the game, making two crucial saves and a decisive last-man tackle. His recent performances have been exceptional, securing consecutive clean sheets against Atalanta, Frosinone, and Empoli. Remarkably, he has conceded only twice in his last six league appearances, underlining his solid form between the posts.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Earns bench nod Radonjic (coach's decision) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Radonjic is returning to play after a three-match absence due to disciplinary reasoning, making the bench for the contest against Empoli. The attacker has played in more of a rotational role this season, so you can most likely expect him to remain on the bench despite being healthy, only registering four starts thus far.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Likely for Empoli game Radonjic "will come to the pre-match retreat with us Saturday," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Radonjic also dealt with a minor thigh issue after being excluded for disciplinary reasons two weeks ago. He should resume being an option unless there's another incident, but he had a very small role also before the recent events. He last saw meaningful minutes in early October.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Blanks Frosinone Milinkovic-Savic had five saves, one clearance, and one punch, and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic turned away multiple attempts on goal, especially a pair of menacing efforts by Kaio Jorge in the first half. He has kept three clean sheets in his last five matches, making 20 saves and allowing two goals. Torino will host Empoli on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Doesn't play versus Frosinone Pellegri didn't feature in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Pellegri was back on the bench but didn't get minutes, as Demba Seck and Yann Karamoh subbed in ahead of him. It'll be a tall order for him to find regular minutes with Duvan Zapata and Antonio Sanabria doing fine in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Completes suspension Linetty served his one-match ban in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Torino.

Impact Linetty will be eligible for the Empoli game and could replace either Samuele Ricci or Ivan Ilic in the lineup. He had started six matches in a row before the disqualification, logging 11 tackles, five interceptions, and six chances created.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Wins six tackles versus Frosinone Rodriguez registered two crosses (zero accurate), one interception, one clearance, and seven tackles (six won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Rodriguez did his part in holding the opponents scoreless with a very physical display. He has logged 13 tackles, 10 crosses (five accurate), and 10 clearances in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Commanding in Frosinone fixture Buongiorno had three interceptions and five clerances and won seven dues and two of two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Buongiorno had a risky tackle in the box in the early going but then held his direct opponents in check well throughout the contest. He has contributed to three clean sheets and posted 20 tackles, 15 interceptions, and 23 clearances in the last six matches.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Swings in five crosses against Frosinone Vojvoda created one scoring chance and had one interception, five crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Vojvoda was fairly active down the left flank but imprecise with his deliveries. He's stuck in a timeshare with Valentino Lazaro. He has logged four shots (two on target), two chances created, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in the last five contests.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Invisible in Frosinone match Vlasic won two duels and generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Vlasic was coming off a dominant performance but had trouble getting open and finding the right position in this one. He has scored once, assisted twice, and added five shots (three on target), and 10 chances created in the last five games. Torino will host Empoli on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Creates three chances versus Frosinone Ilic recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate), three key passes, and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Ilic had the best chance for his side, as he hit the post with a daisy-cutter in the first half, and was the best creator for his squad with the help of some pinpoint set pieces. He has scored once and added nine shots (five on target), 14 chances created, and 17 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five rounds. Torino will host Empoli on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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