TORINO NEWS

Valentino Lazaro - Knee injury confirmed Lazaro underwent medical tests that revealed an MCL lesion in his right knee, Torino announced Monday.

Impact Lazaro will likely miss a few weeks as he recovers from this injury he suffered in Sunday's draw against Salernitana. He has started 13 of Tornio's last 14 Serie A matches dating back to the start of September, so Wilfried Singo and Mergim Vojvoda will likely take over as the starters on the wings with Ola Aina (hamstring) still out.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Plays 26 minutes Singo recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) across 26 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Singo was a backup at Salernitana on Sunday. But after another week of rest before Torino's Jan. 15 game versus Spezia, fantasy managers should not be surprised if the wide midfielder continues being a starter across future games.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Radonjic - Attempts four shots Radonjic recorded four shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Radonjic will return to playing regularly after being a backup during Serbia's 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign. He has 10 shots across his last three games started during the 2022-23 Serie A.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Surprisingly creates seven chances Vlasic registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and seven chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Vlasic equaled the chance-creation tally he recorded across his six appearances from Oct. 23 to Jan. 4. Fantasy managers should not expect him regularly creating many chances. But, Vlasic's latest tally indicates how valued he could occasionally be during Torino games.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Scores goal Sanabria scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Using an accurate cross logged by Valentino Lazaro, Sanabria has his third goal of the 2022-23 Serie A. He is expected to continue being Torino's preferred striker during 2023.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - One goal allowed again Milinkovic-Savic conceded one goal in Sunday's draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Tonny Vilhena scored past Milinkovic-Savic, who has maintained only one clean sheet across his 12 appearances logged since Sept. 10. He will try to redeem himself against Torino on Jan. 15.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Picks up knee injury in Salernitana game Lazaro had one assist, four chances created, and nine crosses (four accurate) in 72 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana before leaving early due to a blow to the knee, Gi...

Impact Lazaro had a great showing, paced his team in multiple categories, and teed up Antonio Sanabria with a great cross from the right flank for his second assist of the year. However, he bowed out immediately after getting hurt, and the team fears he might have suffered a serious problem. He's headed for some tests. Wilfried Singo returned from injury in this one and would take over the right flank if Lazaro had to miss time.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Available versus Salernitana Singo (thigh) is good to go for Sunday's game against Salernitana, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Signo is fit after missing the previous game with a thigh injury he suffered during the break. He's likely to come off the bench in his first match back, and he should supplant either Mergim Vojvoda or Valentino Lazaro once fully fit. He has logged one assist, eight shots (one on target), eight chances created, and 13 crosses (three accurate) in 11 appearances (eight starts) so far.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vlasic - Three chances created in draw Vlasic created three chances and was fouled six times in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact While Vlasic did not record a shot in Wednesday's match, he was the fulcrum of the Torino attack. His three chances created led the team and he was fouled six times, showing Verona did everything it could to stop him. The Croatian leads the team in goals and is second in assists, and will have a chance to add to that tally versus a shaky Salernitana defense Sunday.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanja Milinkovic-Savic - Concedes once in draw Milinkovic-Savic made one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Milinkovic-Savic conceded once just before halftime versus Verona, and was forced to only make one other save through the 90 minutes. This is the third time in the past five games which the Serbian keeper saw two or fewer shots on target, a credit to the team's defense over that stretch. Still, not keeping a clean sheet versus a last-place Verona side is not the best result out of the match. Milinkovic-Savic faces a tougher task on Sunday as he takes on a superior Salernitana attack.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksey Miranchuk - Scores in Verona draw Miranchuk scored one goal off two shots on target and made one clearance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Miranchuk leveled the game at one with his 64th minute goal, a goal which ultimately secured a draw for Torino. The 27-year-old did not have much else to do besides that goal and one other shot on target, but still scored his third goal in 10 appearances to go along with his one assist. The Russian attacker is now second on the team in goals behind Nikola Vlasic with four, and has made six fewer appearances than his teammate.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perr Schuurs - Assists in draw Schuurs had one assist off one chance created, won two clearances, blocked a shot and picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Hellas Verona.

Impact Schuurs picked up his first assist in all competitions Wednesday, as he found Aleksei Miranchuk in the 64th minute to ultimately seal the draw. The 23-year-old also had a solid game on the defensive end, racking up two tackles, two clearances and a blocked shot in a full 90 minutes. The one blemish on the Dutch defenders game was a yellow card in the 89th minute, his third of the Serie A season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Subs in late against Verona Linetty (thigh) drew one foul after coming in at the 89th minute in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Linetty saw very limited action in his return from a thigh injury. He's set to remain the third option in the midfield behind Sasa Lukic and Samuele Ricci.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Clears suspension Buongiorno served his one-game ban in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Buongiorno sat out one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll compete with Ricardo Rodriguez to man the left-hand side of the backline in Sunday's away game versus Salernitana, and he seemed to have the upper hand on the veteran teammate before the break. He has posted nine tackles, 23 interceptions, 28 clearances, and six blocks in 12 appearances (ten starts), contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Expected to return soon Singo (thigh) will miss Wednesday's game against Verona, but he will be back in short order, coach Ivan Juric stated.

Impact Signo suffered a thigh strain in early December, and he's almost ready to return, as he'll go back into full training after this one or next week at the latest, the coach added. Ola Aina (thigh) is out long term, so Mergim Vojvoda and Valentino Lazaro will be the top options on the flanks Wednesday.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emirhan Ilkhan - Out against Verona Ilkhan (Achilles) will miss Wednesday's match with Verona, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Ilkhan hasn't been able to practice fully after suffering a cut on the ankle. Karol Linetty has recovered and will provide some depth to the midfield.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Available versus Verona Linetty (thigh) will be called up for Wednesday's match against Verona, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Verona suffered a thigh strain early in the break, but he managed to recover without missing time. He has featured in 14 matches this season (11 starts), tallying nine chances created, 21 tackles, 13 interceptions, and 13 clearances. He's usually a backup when Sasa Lukic and Samuele Ricci are available.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Appears in friendly Ricci (calf) got the start in Wednesday's game versus Monza, Torino report.

Impact Ricci sat out the previous game due to a calf problem, but it was minor, and he was able to return in short order. He'll be healthy heading into the restart. He has registered five shots (one on target), three chances created, 12 tackles, and five interceptions in nine appearances, providing one assist.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Suffers thigh injury Pellegri has been diagnosed with a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Pellegri got hurt in practice, and the problem will cost him multiple matches, considering a likely three-to-four weeks timetable. Antonio Sanabria will see the lion's share of minutes at the position and will be backed up by Yann Karamoh and Demba Seck.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emirhan Ilkhan - Gets hurt in friendly Ilkhan was taken to a local hospital after suffering an ankle injury in Friday's friendly against Cremonese, where he got stitches to close a large wound, Ansa informs.

Impact Ilkhan will take further tests on ankle and Achilles, but he might have gotten away with a cut despite the early concern and the fact that he was hospitalized right away.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Skips friendly Ricci is unavailable for Friday's friendly versus Cremonese due to a calf problem, Torino announce.

Impact Ricci previously missed time with a strain in the same area, and the club will not take any chance given the situation. He'll be further assessed in the lead-up to January 4's tilt against Verona.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Suffers setback Aina (thigh) hasn't been able to resume training fully due to a new tendon problem in the same area that will likely sideline him for multiple weeks, TuttoSport informs.

Impact Aina seemed close to coming back right after the break, but he failed to do so because of a different issue. He's expected to miss at least a couple of games in January. With Wilfried Singo also hurt, Mergim Vojvoda and Valentino Lazaro should man the flanks against Verona.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perr Schuurs - Returns in friendly Schuurs (elbow/shoulder) played an hour in Friday's friendly versus Espanyol, Torino report.

Impact Schuurs suffered an elbow dislocation and a shoulder separation in one of the final official matches of 2022, but he avoided major problems and didn't need surgery. He has been a full go in practice after Torino resumed training, recovering more quickly than anticipated. He established himself as a defensive staple in a hurry, logging 18 tackles, 14 interceptions, 31 clearances, and three blocks in ten matches with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Linetty - Suffers muscular injury Linetty sustained a psoas muscle strain in his left leg, Torino announced.

Impact Linetty got hurt in practice and will be evaluated over the next few weeks, the team announced. He has about a mont to recover ahead of the first January game.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Sends three crosses in 6-1 defeat Rodriguez had three crosses (zero accurate) and zero chances created in Tuesday's 6-1 loss versus Portugal.

Impact Rodriguez also added four aerials won and four clearances for a decent individual effort though the horrific defeat would certainly limit his fantasy production in most formats. The defender will finish with one clean sheet in four WC starts while adding solid offensive numbers with two chances created and 12 crosses.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE