TORINO NEWS

Rolando Mandragora - Available versus Spezia Mandragora (thigh) is good to go and will probably start in Saturday's game against Spezia, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Mandragora was a late call for the previous game and got better during the week, so he will be back following a two-week absence. He will likely replace Tommaso Pobega (ankle) in the XI. He has tallied four shots (one on target), ten chances, nine crosses (eight accurate) and seven tackles (two won) in the last four starts.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Pobega - Doubtful for Spezia match Pobega is nursing an ankle sprain and will probably miss Saturday's game versus Spezia, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Pobega has practiced little in the last few days, although the coach stopped short of ruling him out to evaluate him in the final session. Rolando Mandragora will return in this one and could replace him in the XI, with Sasa Lukic moving to a more offensive role.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Diagnosed with minor injury Belotti pulled the biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh, Torino announced.

Impact Belotti will probably have to miss a couple of matches, but the injury is not as serious as the ones he suffered earlier in the season. Pietro Pellegri and Antonio Sanabria will pick up the slack offensively while he rehabs.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Concedes once in Lazio match Berisha had three saves, four clearances and two punches and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Berisha frustrated the opponents with multiple great saves, but Ciro Immobile beat him late with a header, as he was unable to get to the cross. He has made 17 saves, surrendered three goals and kept three clean sheets in six starts. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Swings in four crosses versus Lazio Aina created one scoring chance, had four clearances, won three duels and sent in four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Aina drew a rare start over Wilfried Singo in this one and was decently active, although he lacked precision in his deliveries. He has posted 14 chances, 31 crosses, 16 tackles and 25 interceptions in 18 appearances (14 starts), but he has not played consistently in a while. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Provides assist versus Lazio Rodriguez took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (four accurate), created four scoring chances and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Rodriguez drew the start over Alessandro Buongiorno this time and did a lot of damage with his set-pieces, successfully connecting with Pietro Pellegri early in the second half and pacing his team in chances. It is his first assist of the season. He has notched seven chances, 11 crosses, seven interceptions and six clearances in the last five appearances. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Ricci - Defends well versus Lazio Ricci took one shot on target, had four interceptions and one clearance and won one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Ricci drew the third start in a row due to the fact that Rolando Mandragora (thigh) missed another one and mostly contributed in the passive phase. He has logged two shots, one chance, seven interceptions and three clearances in the recent run. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Pretty active against Lazio Brekalo sent in six crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance, drew three fouls and won five duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Brekalo often weaved his way through defenders and paced his side in crosses, but he failed to take a shot. He last collected a point in mid-February. He has posted three shots, seven chances and 18 crosses in the last five contests. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Draws two fouls versus Lazio Lukic took two shots (one on target), drew two fouls, won five duels and had three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Lukic had more success in the back than in the final third in this one, and his offensive contribution tends to be quite spotty. He has notched three shots, five chances, three crosses and nine clearances in the last five games. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Logs five clearances in Lazio match Bremer had one block, one interception and seven clearances and won three duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Bremer was solid as usual in the back, but Ciro Immobile escaped him just enough on a cross to find the daylight for a header to equalize the game late. He has recorded 14 interceptions, 33 clearances and five blocks in the last five games, with two clean sheets. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Subs off versus Lazio Belotti took one off-target shot, sent in one accurate cross, drew one foul and won one duel in 45 minutes before leaving Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio at half-time due to an appa...

Impact Belotti did not have a great first half and did not re-emerge from the locker room, with Pietro Pellegri replacing him, and scoring later on. He is headed for some tests. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Unused versus Lazio Sanabria (calf) was available but did not play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Sanabria did not sub in even though Andrea Belotti bowed out at half-time, so he probably did not have many minutes in his leg after dealing with a calf strain. If the starter was out, he would be in the mix to start in Saturday's home game versus Spezia.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Scores against Lazio Pellegri (hand) took one shot on target, drew one foul, won five duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Pellegri was available despite a hand injury and bagged his first goal in nearly two years with a great header on a corner kick. He was picked over Antonio Sanabria to replace the injured Andrea Belotti and could get some run if the starter misses time. He has posted six shots, three chances and four clearances in ten appearances (one start) this season. Torino will host Spezia Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Remains in squad Pellegri (hand) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Pellegri underwent hand surgery earlier in the week, but it's not enough to keep him from the bench. He remains the top backup at forward, though it's unclear if he'll be pushed into action Saturday given the recent surgery. No matter, he's not expected to start as long as Andrea Belotti is healthy.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Could return versus Lazio Sanabria (calf) practiced fully Friday and could be back in Saturday's game against Lazio, coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Sanabria missed the past month due to a calf strain. Even if indeed available, he is unlikely to see enough minutes to be a fantasy option unless Andrea Belotti misses time. He played little off the bench in the four matches before getting hurt. He has notched five goals, two assists, 47 shots and 18 chances in 28 appearances (21 starts).

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Will not return versus Lazio Mandragora will remain unavailable for Saturday's game against Lazio, Torino coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Mandragora will miss the second game in a row despite the early optimism about a quick recovery. Samuele Ricci and Sasa Lukic will likely team up again in the midfield, with Karol Linetty as the top backup.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magnus Warming - Will miss multiple games Warming was diagnosed with a grade one strain of the psoas muscle, Torino announced.

Impact Warming was a late scratch for the Milan game and will sit out two or three more matches. He has appeared just four times off the bench so far, so their offensive rotation is not really affected by his absence.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Undergoes hand surgery Pellegri went under the knife to reduce a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in the right hand, Torino announced.

Impact Pellegri got hurt in the short minutes on pitch versus Milan. It is unclear whether the injury will cost him time, as he might be able to play with a split. With Antonio Sanabria and Simone Zaza currently hurt, he is the top backup for Andrea Belotti.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Puts up number on both ends versus Milan Rodriguez sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, and had four interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Torino.

Impact Rodriguez got the nod over Alessandro Buongiorno in this one and put together a strong display in both phases. He has alternated with the teammate in the last month and this was his best showing in a while. He has logged two shots, four chances, six crosses and seven interceptions in the last five appearances. Torino will face Lazio away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mergim Vojvoda - Fares well against Milan Vojvoda created three scoring chances, took one shot on target, had one block and won two duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Vojvoda led his side in chances and had the best scoring opportunity of the game with a missile from distance, but Mike Maignan managed to save it. He has notched two shots, four chances, ten crosses and four tackles in the last five games. Torino will face Lazio away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Stephane Singo - Energetic against Milan Singo created two scoring chances, won three of three tackles and seven duels and had three successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Singo held his one in the duel with Theo Hernandez, but he racked up more peripheral and defensive stats than key ones. He has tallied three shots, four chances, ten crosses and nine tackles in the last five tilts. Torino will face Lazio away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Delivers five crosses in Milan game Brekalo took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances and had two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Brekalo was decently active and led his team in crosses and chances, but Torino did not manage to break through in this one. He has recorded four shots, eight chances and 18 crosses in the last five matches. Torino will face Lazio away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Contributes defensively versus MIlan Lukic won two of two tackles and three duels and had one interception and four clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Lukic was back in the midfield after a turn as no.10 and was a non-factor in the final third, also due to the nature of the contest, while he was proficient in the passive phase. He has logged five chances, three crosses, two tackles and six clearances in the last five matches. Torino will face Lazio away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bremer - Dominates again in Milan clash Bremer had two blocks, four interceptions and six clearances and won nine duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Bremer put together another impressive display in the back and Torino came away with the clean sheet in a challenging match-up. He has logged 15 interceptions, 29 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, contributing to shutting down the opponents in three instances. Torino will face Lazio away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Misfires against Milan Belotti took five shots (zero on target), created one scoring chance, won one of two tackles and drew one foul in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Milan.

Impact Belotti had healthy volume but he did not come close to scoring in any of his attempts. He has hit the net once in the last five matches, adding 19 shots, four chances and two crosses. Torino will face Lazio away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE