TORINO NEWS

Andrea Belotti - Fires four shots against Napoli Belotti drew two fouls, had two successful take-ons, won eight duels and drew two fouls in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Belotti led his team in shots and the best chances, in particular on a header in the first half, but he was denied by David Ospina. He has scored four goals, mostly thanks to a hat-trick, taken 18 shots (seven on target) and created one chance in the last five appearances. Torino will face Verona away Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Wins four duels against Napoli Bremer had one interception, won four duels and committed four fouls in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Bremer did not have his best showing as he had trouble containing Victor Osimhen at times. He has notched 11 tackles (three won), nine interceptions, 23 clearances and five blocks in the last four appearances, with one clean sheet. Torino will face Verona away Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Suspended for Verona game Singo took three off-target shots, had one interception, won seven duels and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Singo managed to win a bunch of duels, but he did not have his way down the right flank in this one. He will have to miss one match due to yellow-card accumulation. Ola Ain will likely replace him in Saturday's away game against Verona.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Unused versus Napoli Pjaca (knee) did not feature in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pjaca was called up after missing time with a knee sprain, but the coach made different choices. He will try to challenge Josip Brekalo in the final two games. He has notched four shots (two on target), two chances, five crosses (three accurate) and one interception in the last four appearances. Torino will face Verona away Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Completes ban Lukic served his one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Lukic sat out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He will be back in the XI for Saturday's game versus Verona, replacing either Samuele Ricci or Rolando Mandragora. He has scored four goals, taken seven shots (five on target), created three chances and won seven of eight tackles in the last five appearances. Torino will face Verona away Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Saves PK in Napoli game Berisha had five saves, drew one foul, saved a penalty kick and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Berisha kept the score close with multiple interventions, including a great save on a Lorenzo Insigne PK, however Fabian Ruiz managed to beat him with the help of a deflection. He is set to finish the season as the starter over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed three goals and made 17 saves in the last five appearances. Torino will face Verona away Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli wins at Torino 1-0 despite Insigne penalty miss

Napoli has won at Torino 1-0 despite missing a penalty and consolidated third place in Serie A

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alessandro Buongiorno - Unlikely to play in final games Buongiorno has been diagnosed with a grade-one strain of gastrocnemius muscle in the left calf, Torino announced.

Impact Buongiorno might be done for the season since it generally takes three-to-four weeks to recover from this kind of injury. If that was the case, he would close with 18 tackles, 31 interceptions and 42 clearances in 22 appearances (12 starts), on top of two assists. He has alternated with Ricardo Rodriguez during the course of the campaign.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Available against Napoli Pjaca (knee) has been called up for Saturday's match versus Napoli, Torino announced.

Impact Pjaca has shaken off a knee sprain in a hurry. He has split time with Josip Brekalo in recent fixtures. He has logged four shots (two on target), two chances and five crosses (three accurate) in the last four appearances.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Ruled out for Napoli game Buongiorno will miss Saturday's match versus Napoli due to a muscular problem, Torino announced.

Impact Buongiorno got hurt in the final practice and will be better assessed in the next few days. Bremer is expected to return to the XI after sitting out the previous game. David Zima and Armando Izzo move up in the pecking order sans Buongiorno.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Spurs; Nice-Nantes in French final

Quadruple-chasing Liverpool turns its attention back to the pursuit of the English Premier League title against Tottenham after reaching the Champions League final

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Sanabria - Suffers hip injury Sanabria has been diagnosed with a psoas muscle strain after getting injured in the warm-ups of the Empoli game, Torino announced.

Impact Sanabria was a late scratch for the match and faces an uphill climb to recover before the end of the season. Andrea Belotti and Pietro Pellegri will be the top options with Sanabria on the mend.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Three saves in win Berisha allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Berisha allowed the opening goal of the match in the 56th minute but held on from there as Torino came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed four goals in seven league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 20.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Assists one of three goals Brekalo had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing three times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Brekalo set up Andrea Belotti in the 96th minute assisting Torino's final goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the attacker while his four chances created led Torino in the win.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Nets hat trick as substitute Belotti scored three goals from four shots (three on goal) and crossed once accurately during Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Belotti entered the match in the 71st minute and scored goals in the 78th, 87th and 96th minute to claim all three points for Torino. The goals upped the forward's season total to eight while his four shots were the team-high total in the win.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Suspended for Napoli game Lukic won four tackles, had one interception and two clearances and picked up his tenth yellow card in Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Lukic did not have as much offensive success as the previous two fixtures, but he put up decent numbers in the passive phase. He will have to sit out another one due to yellow-card accumulation. Rolando Mandragora or Samuele Ricci will replace him in the XI.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Unused versus Empoli Mandragora (illness) did not play in Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Mandragora shook off an illness, but the coach picked Tommaso Pobega and Samuele Ricci over him in this one. He has not played in a month due to multiple physical problems. He has tallied two assists, 20 shots (five on target), 31 chances and 18 tackles in 19 appearances (15 starts). Torino will host Napoli Saturday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Does not feature against Empoli Izzo (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Izzo was available after two matches on the shelf with a thigh issue, but he has to beat out Koffi Djidji and David Zima to get into the XI. He has posted 13 tackles, 17 interceptions, 20 clearances and three blocks in nine appearances (four starts). Torino will host Napoli Saturday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Unused versus Empoli Bremer (ankle) did not play in Monday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Bremer was part of the squad list but he was given the day off due to a sore ankle. He should be back in the XI in Saturday's home game versus Napoli. He has tallied nine tackles (three won), 11 interceptions, 33 clearances and five blocks in the last five appearances, with two clean sheets.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Called up for Empoli match Bremer (ankle) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Bremer is dealing with a minor ankle problem, but he has not been ruled out in advance and appears to have good chances to stay in the XI. He has posted nine tackles (three won), 11 interceptions, 33 clearances and five blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Questionable versus Empoli Bremer rolled his ankle and is in doubt for Sunday's match versus Empoli, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Bremer will be a late call for this one, otherwise either David Zima or Alessandro Buongiorno would anchor the defense, the coach added. The two could also play next to Bremer if he managed to keep starting.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armando Izzo - Good to go for Empoli game Izzo (thigh) will be called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Izzo will be available after missing two matches because of a thigh ailment. He might sneak into the XI since he had fared well before the injury and Bremer is questionable. He tallied 12 tackles (eight won), 12 interceptions, 17 clearances and three blocks in the four starts.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Available for Empoli game Mandragora has shaken off his illness and will be in contention to start in Sunday's match against Empoli, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Mandragora sat out the previous game with an illness and recently dealt with a thigh problem. He will challenge primarily Samuele Ricci for a spot in the midfield. He has logged four shots (one on target), ten chances, nine crosses (eight accurate) and seven tackles (two won) in the last four appearances.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Pjaca - Suffers knee injury Pjaca sprained his left knee in the Atalanta game, but he might be able to return before the end of the season, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Pjaca will miss Sunday's game versus Empoli and likely more, but he avoided ligament and meniscus damage and might be back for one of the final matches. Josip Brekalo and Demba Seck will have less competition with Pjaca on the mend.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Comes off bench in Atalanta game Pobega (ankle) won one tackle, had two interceptions and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 4-4 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Pobega shook off an ankle sprain in a hurry, but he did not make a great impact off the bench. He will likely be in contention to start in a few positions in Sunday's away game versus Empoli. He has tallied one assist, four shots (zero on target), four chances and six clearances in the last five appearances.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE