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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

Zapata double helps Torino beat misfiring Atalanta in Serie A

Torino has moved into the top half of Serie A after beating visiting Atalanta 3-0

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • Associated Press

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

Luca Gemello - Makes season debut Gemello made no saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Gemello earned the start over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in this contest and had a performance to forget in his first appearance this season. It's unclear what led to Gemello getting the nod today and the starting goalkeeper for Monday's clash against Atalanta is very much up in the air.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Decent in Bologna contest Linetty (thigh) created one scoring chance and had two interceptions, two clearances, and one block in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Linetty didn't miss time despite a thigh injury and had another strong defensive performance. He has started five matches in a row, registering eight tackles, five interceptions, nine clearances, and five key passes.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Stays on the bench for Bologna game Djidji (groin) didn't play in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Djidji was back in the squad after a groin injury but was an unused sub. He should unseat Adrien Tameze and David Zima once fully healthy, but he might need some time for that. He was a regular in the past campaign, logging 50 tackles, 34 interceptions, and 67 clearances in 34 matches (26 starts), contributing to five clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Earns bench nod Djidji (groin) is on the bench for Monday's match against Bologna.

Impact Djidji is on the team sheet for the first time this season after finally recovering from groin surgery. The defender may earn some time off the bench in his return and should start to see regular minutes in the starting XI soon, as he was the normal starter last year, starting in 26 of their 34 matches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Starting against Bologna Linetty (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Bologna.

Impact Linetty will avoid missing any time with his most recent injury, returning to the starting XI after having two weeks to rest due to the international break. The midfielder will most likely remain in the starting role for upcoming matches with Samuele Ricci still out, seeing Linetty has now started in the past five matches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koffi Djidji - Called up for Bologna game Djidji (groin) made Torino's squad list to face Bologna on Monday.

Impact Djidji has recovered from two surgeries to repair a tricky case of sports hernia. While he's fit enough to be available, the coach sounded skeptical about deploying him, so it could be a week or two before he sees minutes even though Torino are quite depleted in the back.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Fit for Bologna clash Linetty (thigh) "missed a week of training but was a full-go in the last couple of days and will be available Monday," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Linetty has healed quickly from a muscular problem and could see some action with Samuele Ricci (thigh) sidelined and Adrien Tameze maybe playing in the back. He started four games in a row before the hiccup, logging four key passes, seven tackles, and two off-target shots.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ange Caumenan N'Guessan - Suffers thigh injury N'Guessan sustained a grade two myotendinous lesion of the left biceps femoris muscle, Torino announced.

Impact N'Guessan is headed for a lengthy absence as the injury is more severe than a standard strain. While he has been a constant presence on the bench, he has yet to feature this season, so their rotation and XI aren't impacted by his absence.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Sazonov - Will miss Bologna game Sazonov underwent surgery to reduce a nasal fracture and will resume training next week, Torino announced.

Impact Sazonov will play with a mask after getting cleared, but he was an unused sub in four of the last five matches even though Torino have had some issues in the back.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Diagnosed with thigh lesion Linetty suffered a low-grade adductor longus strain in his right thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Linetty will have to miss three-to-four weeks because of the problem, likely skipping a couple of matches. Gvidas Gineitis is the next man up until the return of Samuele Ricci (thigh). The coach could also move Adrien Tameze back to the midfield, deploying David Zima or Saba Sazonov in the back.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Swings in two crosses versus Monza Rodriguez (thigh) had one clearance and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Monza.

Impact Rodriguez managed to play 72 minutes despite an ailment but didn't put up stats. He kept his streak of consecutive starts alive. He has tallied 15 crosses (nine accurate, four tackles, and eight clearances in the last five contests, contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Soppy - Doesn't get minutes in Monza game Soppy (hamstring) didn't feature in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Monza.

Impact Soppy shook off an injury but wasn't thrust into action. He can play on either flank, but Raoul Bellanova, Mergim Vojvoda, and Valentino LAzar are ahead of him in the pecking order.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE